Leo Fred Jones

Leo Fred Jones was born on April 8, 1931, to Carrie Franklin and Willie Jones in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was raised by his grandmother, Rena Franklin, in the Sand Hill Addition, and he was also raised by his stepfather, Frank Scroggins. He peacefully transitioned on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

He worked in meat packing houses such as Heinz Brothers, and his last job was with Rudy Farms as a truck driver. He was a joyful person, who kept people laughing, but he would also make them keep quiet when needed.

At 21 years old, Leo married Pearlie Slaughter, and took on her children as his own, Roy and Joyce, all of whom preceded him in death. To this union, the world was blessed with four other children, Willie, Gracie, Dianna, and Maria. Later in life, he met and married Annie Bivens Washington and welcomed her children Dimetrich and Tracey as his own.

He was baptized at the Lewis Street Church of Christ and was added to the Nina Street Church of Christ in Jacksonville, Arkansas, under the leadership of Brother Jodie Carter. He later united with the Lewis Street Church of Christ and served faithfully until his health began to decline.

He is survived by his loving wife, Annie; children: Willie Jones, Gracie Hunter, Diana Jones, Maria Jones, Dimetrich Washington (Dawn), Tracey Smalls (Jason), Artha Dozier, David Ricks, Patricia Edmondson, and Cathey Gore; his sweet grandbaby as he called her, Taylor Washington; his number one niece, Cynthia Ragland, who call him “Uncka Duka”, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and special sisters in love, Linda Carter, Nora Jones, and Georgette Jones.