Heaven welcomed a new saint on Saturday, February 22, 2025, when the Lord called Dewey Gene Jones in his sleep to his forever home. Dewey was an amazing husband, father, PaPaw and friend. Dewey was born in Ashley, Arkansas on April 16, 1954 to James Roscoe and Beatrice "Granny" Jones. He was raised in Kewanee with his 8 siblings. He met his wife, Joella Hunter, in 1976 in New Madrid. While pursuing her, he joined the Army National Guard. The couple married on December 30, 1978 and became parents to four children, Jared (Tara) Jones, Audra (Terry) Jahnsen, Christine Jones, and Mallory (Jonathan) Woods. Dewey was the absolute best dad and an even more amazing PaPaw. Being blessed with 12 grandchildren was one of the greatest joys of his life. Dewey worked at Noranda for almost 30 years and was an active member of Crowe Church. At Kewanee Church, he led praise and preaching, and though the group may have been small, the message was always powerful. Dewey loved the Lord with all his heart and poured that same love onto everyone he encountered. His life was a picture of one well lived; one filled with faith, hope, love, and joy. He will forever be remembered and cherished by his family and friends who loved him tremendously. Family and Friends are invited to a prayer time at 11:00 am followed by a Celebration of Life at Kewanee Church on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. In lieu of flowers …please donate to a charity of your choice.