Brad Jones Obituary
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Richard Bradley "Brad" Jones
January 21, 1973 – July 10, 2025
Richard Bradley Jones, known to everyone as Brad, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering support for his family and community. He was born on January 21, 1973, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Brad graduated from Greenwood High School in 1991, where he played both football and basketball. However, his love for sports didn't end there. They became central to his life and to the lives of countless young children he would later coach.
At just 19 years old, Brad began coaching little league football for the Barling Bobcats. With no program yet in Charleston, many boys from Charleston traveled to Barling to play football and quickly fell in love with the kind of man Brad was. Many people from Charleston begged him to bring his passion and hard work to their hometown and start a program there. Nine years later, Brad moved to Charleston at age 28 in 2002 and dedicated 23 years to leading the Charleston little league football program until he retired in 2024. He also took over the little league basketball and softball/baseball programs, all while personally coaching his four children's teams of all different ages.
After high school, Brad began working at a local cabinet shop in Greenwood, where he discovered his passion for woodworking. In 2002, he turned that passion into reality by opening his own cabinet shop in Charleston, T & T Woodworks. Brad's lasting friendships and the trust he built with his customers truly set him apart. His work wasn't just a job, it was a labor of love.
Brad and Sherry met in 1994 when she was just 17 years old, and the two quickly became inseparable. They married in 1998 and went on to share 27 beautiful years together, filled with love, laughter, and countless adventures. From tropical vacations and live music nights to chasing their four children to every game and event, their life together was built on unwavering devotion and joy. Their newest and most favorite adventure was becoming grandparents to their 1.5-year-old granddaughter, Vivienne Wiles, and eagerly awaiting the arrival of their second granddaughter, Lillian Wiles, later this year.
Not only was a football field or basketball court one of his favorite places to be, but the woods were right alongside them. Turkey hunting was his favorite, but he also loved deer, duck, and rabbit hunting, especially on trips to Nebraska. He loved bringing those he cared about to sit in the woods with him, where countless memories were made with his two sons, the boys of the community, his brother, and his best friends. Brad took many kids in the community on their first hunts, using those quiet mornings to teach them not just how to shoot a bow or gun, but about life itself.
Above all, Brad was a family man. His four children were his pride and joy, and his granddaughter, Vivienne, was his entire world. There wasn't a title more important to him than being a Poppy and a Dad. Brad offered the strongest hugs and taught his children the values of hard work, kindness, and loyalty through his everyday actions and tough love.
Brad had a special gift for welcoming others as part of his own family. He often took groups of his children's friends on trips, always just him as the only adult, creating memories that would last a lifetime. Whether it was taking his boys' friends to Roaring River to fish or driving to Louisiana early so his oldest daughter's friends could explore New Orleans before the rest of the group arrived, Brad made sure every child felt included, safe, and loved. He was the dad in town everyone trusted to look after their kids, a true example of selfless love and unwavering care. Brad also opened his home with open doors and an open heart to anyone who needed somewhere to spend the holidays or a weekend, always making sure no one ever felt alone.
Brad was the first to tease you and the first to make you feel like you truly mattered. Every interaction with him left you smiling. He was larger than life and made sure everyone felt seen and loved.
His legacy is one of community, loyalty, Tiger pride, joy, and faith. He believed in kids when no one else did and gave second chances without hesitation. He was a perfect example of how to love like Jesus, selflessly and loudly. Brad's life reminds us all to show up for the people we love, to dance when a good song comes on, and to live every day with the same big heart he carried so effortlessly. Most importantly, may we all remember to live life to the fullest, just like Brad did, because you never know when it will be your last day.
Brad is survived by his loving wife, Sherry; his children, Taylor Wiles and husband Dylan, Tanner Jones, Tristen Jones and fiancé Weston Niblett, and Trevor Jones; his granddaughter, Vivienne Wiles; his soon-to-arrive granddaughter, Lillian Wiles; his mother and stepfather, Betty and Johnny Weindel; his brother, Eric Jones and wife Ashley; and nephews, Dakota, Brady, and Cooper. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dearly.
Brad was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ed and Dorothy Jones; his father and mother-in-law, Bobby and Carol Norris; his uncle, (Big) Herman Lenhardt Jr., and his aunt, Teresa Spain.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Charleston High School Gymnasium. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 a.m. at the Charleston High School Gymnasium, officiated by Coach Ricky May and Pastor Artie Hudson. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.
Active pallbearers will be VJ Akers, BJ Ross, Steve Gann, Chris Benge, Wayne Moore, Steven Little, Dustin Kelley, and Chris Akers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dylan Wiles, Weston Niblett, Dakota Jones, Brady Jones, Herman Lenhardt, John Lenhardt, Donnie Gavin, Tony Wroten, Danny Collins, Josh Brewton, and Ricky Linville.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all who have offered prayers, support, and love during this time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Charleston Tiger Athletic Foundation" account at Simmons Bank to continue his passion for supporting the next generation of the Charleston Tigers.
Proverbs 27:17 - "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com
To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Brad Jones, please click here to visit our sympathy store.
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January 21, 1973 – July 10, 2025
Richard Bradley Jones, known to everyone as Brad, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering support for his family and community. He was born on January 21, 1973, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Brad graduated from Greenwood High School in 1991, where he played both football and basketball. However, his love for sports didn't end there. They became central to his life and to the lives of countless young children he would later coach.
At just 19 years old, Brad began coaching little league football for the Barling Bobcats. With no program yet in Charleston, many boys from Charleston traveled to Barling to play football and quickly fell in love with the kind of man Brad was. Many people from Charleston begged him to bring his passion and hard work to their hometown and start a program there. Nine years later, Brad moved to Charleston at age 28 in 2002 and dedicated 23 years to leading the Charleston little league football program until he retired in 2024. He also took over the little league basketball and softball/baseball programs, all while personally coaching his four children's teams of all different ages.
After high school, Brad began working at a local cabinet shop in Greenwood, where he discovered his passion for woodworking. In 2002, he turned that passion into reality by opening his own cabinet shop in Charleston, T & T Woodworks. Brad's lasting friendships and the trust he built with his customers truly set him apart. His work wasn't just a job, it was a labor of love.
Brad and Sherry met in 1994 when she was just 17 years old, and the two quickly became inseparable. They married in 1998 and went on to share 27 beautiful years together, filled with love, laughter, and countless adventures. From tropical vacations and live music nights to chasing their four children to every game and event, their life together was built on unwavering devotion and joy. Their newest and most favorite adventure was becoming grandparents to their 1.5-year-old granddaughter, Vivienne Wiles, and eagerly awaiting the arrival of their second granddaughter, Lillian Wiles, later this year.
Not only was a football field or basketball court one of his favorite places to be, but the woods were right alongside them. Turkey hunting was his favorite, but he also loved deer, duck, and rabbit hunting, especially on trips to Nebraska. He loved bringing those he cared about to sit in the woods with him, where countless memories were made with his two sons, the boys of the community, his brother, and his best friends. Brad took many kids in the community on their first hunts, using those quiet mornings to teach them not just how to shoot a bow or gun, but about life itself.
Above all, Brad was a family man. His four children were his pride and joy, and his granddaughter, Vivienne, was his entire world. There wasn't a title more important to him than being a Poppy and a Dad. Brad offered the strongest hugs and taught his children the values of hard work, kindness, and loyalty through his everyday actions and tough love.
Brad had a special gift for welcoming others as part of his own family. He often took groups of his children's friends on trips, always just him as the only adult, creating memories that would last a lifetime. Whether it was taking his boys' friends to Roaring River to fish or driving to Louisiana early so his oldest daughter's friends could explore New Orleans before the rest of the group arrived, Brad made sure every child felt included, safe, and loved. He was the dad in town everyone trusted to look after their kids, a true example of selfless love and unwavering care. Brad also opened his home with open doors and an open heart to anyone who needed somewhere to spend the holidays or a weekend, always making sure no one ever felt alone.
Brad was the first to tease you and the first to make you feel like you truly mattered. Every interaction with him left you smiling. He was larger than life and made sure everyone felt seen and loved.
His legacy is one of community, loyalty, Tiger pride, joy, and faith. He believed in kids when no one else did and gave second chances without hesitation. He was a perfect example of how to love like Jesus, selflessly and loudly. Brad's life reminds us all to show up for the people we love, to dance when a good song comes on, and to live every day with the same big heart he carried so effortlessly. Most importantly, may we all remember to live life to the fullest, just like Brad did, because you never know when it will be your last day.
Brad is survived by his loving wife, Sherry; his children, Taylor Wiles and husband Dylan, Tanner Jones, Tristen Jones and fiancé Weston Niblett, and Trevor Jones; his granddaughter, Vivienne Wiles; his soon-to-arrive granddaughter, Lillian Wiles; his mother and stepfather, Betty and Johnny Weindel; his brother, Eric Jones and wife Ashley; and nephews, Dakota, Brady, and Cooper. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dearly.
Brad was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ed and Dorothy Jones; his father and mother-in-law, Bobby and Carol Norris; his uncle, (Big) Herman Lenhardt Jr., and his aunt, Teresa Spain.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Charleston High School Gymnasium. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 a.m. at the Charleston High School Gymnasium, officiated by Coach Ricky May and Pastor Artie Hudson. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.
Active pallbearers will be VJ Akers, BJ Ross, Steve Gann, Chris Benge, Wayne Moore, Steven Little, Dustin Kelley, and Chris Akers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dylan Wiles, Weston Niblett, Dakota Jones, Brady Jones, Herman Lenhardt, John Lenhardt, Donnie Gavin, Tony Wroten, Danny Collins, Josh Brewton, and Ricky Linville.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all who have offered prayers, support, and love during this time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Charleston Tiger Athletic Foundation" account at Simmons Bank to continue his passion for supporting the next generation of the Charleston Tigers.
Proverbs 27:17 - "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com
To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Brad Jones, please click here to visit our sympathy store.
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