John Paul Jones, 65, of Morrilton, died April 28, 2010, at his home.

He was born to Benton Marshall and Opal Overby Jones on January 14, 1945, in Clarksville. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dick Jones; and a sister, Neva Dean Price.

He is the former owner and operator of the 101 Livestock Auction Barn in Blackwell.

John Paul is survived by his wife, Crystal Jones of Morrilton; his children and their spouses, Matt and Jill Jones of Crow Mountain, Leslie and Roger Moon of Harrison, and Paula Bryant of Harrison; six grandchildren, Konnor, J.C., Jordan, Brooke, Drew, and Madeline; brother, T.J. Jones of Harrison; and two sisters, Patsy Beth Jones of Florida, and Betty Miller of Wisconsin.