He was president of Monticello Aluminum Company having retired after 50 years, was a member of Second Baptist Church and was a veteran of U.S Army serving in World War II receiving the Bronze Star. He served in the Japan Occupation Force after the war was over.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Meredith Joan McCollum Bone of Monticello; two sons, , Jimmy Bone, Jr. and wife Phyllis of Dardanelle and Jeffery Bone of Monticello; one daughter, Rosemarie Spaulding of Springdale; two sisters, Clara Mae Raper of Lonoke and Louise Chambers of California City, CA; five grandchildren, Holly Ingebo and husband Aaron, Jesica Edwards and husband Kevin, Lauryn Bone, Parker Spaulding and Anna Spaulding; three great-grandchildren, Noah Pilcher, Aidan Ingebo and Alec Ingebo.
Condolences(22)
Marianne Jasay-Zeno
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Mrs. Joan, Rosemarie and Family,I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Bone. I pray that your memories will keep you as you move forward. Praying for you all.
Much love, Marianne
Fred Stevens
Malvern, AR Sunday, September 16, 2012 Jim, I am sorry to hear you lost your father. May God bless you and your family. I miss seeing you. FredButch and Judy Selig
, AR Friday, September 14, 2012 Please know that you are in our thoughts and hearts at this time. May God's love bring you comfort.Janice G McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, September 14, 2012 May God surround you with his love and give you comfort at this sad time of loss. Jim was a wonderful business man and friend to all. With sympathy and love, Janice (Gladden) McAllisterLauryn Bone
Columbus, OH Wednesday, September 12, 2012 I'll miss my Papa, what a great man to have in my life.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Dear Jeff,I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He always had a kind word and pleasant smile when I would talk to him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your friend and classmate,
Sharon
Gloria Yoshioka
Dover, AR Tuesday, September 11, 2012 My heart is so heavy as I just can't believe he is gone. I always knew him as Pappa, for he was like a Father to me for so many years. Though I had not been is life for many years, the wonderful memories and love he gave me have always been with me and will continue to be forever. My thoughts and prayers are with Joan, Jeff, Rose and Jimmy and all the grandkids, as they go throught his most difficult time. You are in a better place now Pappa, free of pain and at peace at last. Rest well with the angels.Glo
Jana Martin landes
Laguna beach, CA Tuesday, September 11, 2012 I have such fond memories of Mr bone. He and mrs bone took me to my first razorback football game with Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are with Joan and the entire bone family.Thinking of you,
Jana Martin landes
Betty Dillon
Sherwood, AR Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Words can't express how much Jim is going to be missed. He held such a special place in my life. My sweet Joan...take care.. What great memories we have.Robin & Kenny Johnson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Miss Joan and Family,our heart goes out to you and your family on the passing of Mr. Jim. What a true sparkle he was in life and we know now that God has taken him to a better place. What a kind, soft spoken gentlemen he was and made everyone's life that he came in contact with a much better place. May God give each of you strength to get through this time in your life.
Robin & Kenny Johnson
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Sorry to hear Mr. Bone has passed away. He was a good man. My Dad, James Wells, thought well of him. You are in my prayers.Barbara Dellinger
Clayton, NM Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Aunt Joan and Family Uncle Jim will be miss so much are thoughts and prayers are with you all.Janace McCollum
El Dorado, AR Tuesday, September 11, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you.Kaye Hubbert
, WA Monday, September 10, 2012 A wonderful man who was a great example of how to be a good husband , a good father and a loving member of our family. We will miss him very much.Shelly Harris
Springdale, AR Monday, September 10, 2012 Rose and family, praying for God's comfort to surround you and give you peace. Remember that you are greatly loved!Pam Pace Blann
Crossett, AR Monday, September 10, 2012 Mrs. Joan,I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I just wanted to let you know that I will be thinking of you and the family and praying for grace and comfort. You were always such a great friend to momma and the family. may God bless you.
Stacey Young-Davis
, AR Monday, September 10, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. We love you all.Stacey, Barry and Becca Davis
Laura Lee Dearman
Monticello, AR Monday, September 10, 2012 Joan and family,Just letting you know that I am sorry for your loss. You two had many great years together and with such a wonderful family. I hope you know I am thinking of you and praying that memories of those years will prove to overcome the sadness of today. Love, Laura Lee
Janice McCollum Morrow
Doniphan, MO Monday, September 10, 2012 Joan and Family: You have my sincere sympathy on the loss of Jim. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. All of us are so glad we got to see him last fall at the McCollum reunion. I love you. Janice and FamilyDr Jim and Michele Abraham
Little Rock, AR Monday, September 10, 2012 We are greatly sadden by Mr Bone's death but have been so blessed by knowing him and his precious family. He was a true icon at Oaklawn Park and to all of his Oaklawn family. So many fun hours were spent together for so many years. God bless his family and we know that he has finally hit the ultimate pick 6.Jim and Michele Abraham
Pat Savage Montgomery
Monticello, AR Monday, September 10, 2012 So very sorry for the loss of Mr. Bone. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Necie Reed
Conway, AR Monday, September 10, 2012 Jeff & Family, So sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts & prayers. May our Lord wrap His loving arms around you.