McIvan Jones was born April 27, 1941 in Dorena, Missouri, to the late Mack and Elois Doss Jones and departed this life on December 14, 2020 at his residence in East Prairie, Missouri, at the age of 79 years.

Mr. Jones was a lifelong farmer in Mississippi County and he also farmed in New Madrid County. He was an avid hunter and a member of Elm Street Baptist Church in Charleston, Missouri.

On July 27, 2001, he married Rebecca “Becky” Byassee, who survives of the home.

Other than his wife, McIvan is survived by four daughters, Misse Jones of Kennett, Missouri, Traci and Joe Turner of Strafford, Missouri, Lesli Jones of East Prairie, Missouri, and Samantha Jones of East Prairie, Missouri; by one son, Ivan Jones of East Prairie, Missouri; by nine grandchildren, Lydia Harrison, Elliot Wade, Claire Whitlock, Anna Turner, Mack Marcum, Luke Marcum, Evie Jones, Eli Merideth and Mya Merideth; by three great-grandchildren, Miller Harrison, Milo Harrison and William Whitlock; and by a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

McIvan was preceded in death by two sisters, Fern Hutchison and Doris Larkins.

A private family service will be held Wednesday at Elm Street Baptist Church in Charleston with Bro. Jon Archie officiating. The service will be live streamed at 1:00 p.m. from the Elm Street Baptist Church Facebook page. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F Cemetery in Charleston.

Pallbearers will be Mack Marcum, Luke Marcum, Elliot Wade, Steve Jones, Jimmy Duke, Rush Oliver, Hoyt Carter and Brent Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Dewitt, Wendy Carden, John D. Ray, Fylnn Ray, Gerald Dewitt, Charles Byassee, Bonnie Williams and Terry Cole.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.