Arles Perry Jones

Mr. Arles Perry Jones, 86, of Cana, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 14, 1938, in Carroll County, VA, to the late William Lissie and Lina Mae Cagle Jones. He was a devoted orchardist, taking pride in his peach and apple orchard. In the early seventies, he and his wife sold his apples at a local market which later evolved into Jones Service Center and Jones Produce within the Cana community. Working with his brothers, their business became a center for the retail and wholesale market. In addition, he established Jones Enterprises which continues today. Along with these endeavors, he served on the board of directors for the Bank of Carroll and was instrumental in bringing the bank to Cana. He was a founding member of the Cana Merchants’ Association and Cana Investment Club. He was musically gifted with several instruments and enjoyed playing guitar with his brothers and nephews. He was a devoted and faithful member of Paul’s Creek Baptist Church. He was saved and lived his life with deep commitment to his faith. Mr. Jones is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ida King Jones of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Terry Edwards; his grandchildren, Cody Edwards and Courtney and Ben Jackson; his sisters and a brother-in-law, Faye Hardigree and Helen and Eddie Vaughn; his brother, Donald Jones; and several other friends and family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jones was preceded in death by a sister, Loraine Jones Willard; and eight brothers, Junior Jones, Namon Jones, Harlie Jones, Franklin Jones, Herman Jones, Odell Jones, Linwood Jones, and Berna “Sol” Jones. The funeral service will be Friday November 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Paul’s Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Friday at the church from 12:30 until 2:00 PM. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.