Fred Ernest Jones

Fred Ernest Jones, 73, of Flat Lick, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Barbourville ARH Hospital. He was born in Pineville, KY on June 13, 1953, son of the late Jessie Webb and Monroe Jones Sr. He loved fishing, cars and his companion, Sparky. Fred was a mechanic for Rowland Chevrolet.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Warren; brothers, Edward Jones, Monroe Jones Jr., Alvin Jones, and Harold Jones; sister, Lucille Jones Shelton; and sisters-in-law, Wanda Jones, Linda Jones, and Imogene Jones.

Fred is survived by his daughter, Hope Bays (Andrew), grandchildren, Rylee Gordon, Tanner Grubbs, and Rheagan Miller; siblings, Shirley Jean Lingar, Joe Albert Jones, Billy Ray Jones (Helene), Carolyn Sue Jones Girdner (Mike); special caregivers, Emma Buell, Shelby Fisher and Keyontae Nelson; his dog, Sparky, who he loved so dearly; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Private Services will be held at Arnett & Steele Funeral Home. Burial will be at Red Hill Cemetery in Arjay, KY. Pallbearers will be Andrew Bays, Tommy Jones, Billy Jones, Aaron Elliott, Jason Elliott, and Keyontae Nelson.

Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Pineville is honored to serve the Jones Family.