Johnnie Dean Jones

Johnnie Dean Jones obituary, Knoxville, TN

Johnnie Dean Jones

Johnnie Jones Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bridges Funeral Home on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Johnnie Dean Jones – Age 86, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She worked most of her life as a bank teller at Park Bank. She enjoyed the interactions with her customers and getting to know each of them. She retired to keep her grandchildren, which was her favorite job of all. She loved Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and praised him until she took her heavenly flight home.
Johnnie was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Jones, Sr.; son, Perry Jones, Jr.; parents, John and Myrtle Travis; and sister, Jane Brock (Raymond).
She is survived by her daughter, Laura Jones-Collins (David); grandchildren, Caleb Collins (Bailee), Evan Collins (Holland) and Jocelyn "Jo Jo;" great-grandchildren, Irey Mae and Jones Clark.
Special thanks to family friend, Jeff Hance and the staff of Holston Healthcare and Caris Hospice.
Family and friends will meet at 10:45 AM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Eastview Memorial Gardens for an 11:00 AM Graveside Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Johnnie's honor to Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 6915 N. Ruggles Ferry Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

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