Jimmie Allen Cone

Rev. Jimmie Allen Cone, 88, of Paragould, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade. He was born in Greene County on November 5, 1934, to the late James and Roxie Adams Cone. Jimmie was a veteran having served his country in the United States Army. He married Clara Garner on July 4, 1956. Jimmie retired from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department after 15 years as a guard. He was also a retired Southern Baptist preacher having pastored at Stonewall Baptist Church. He loved his cats and birds, and they brought him much joy to care for them. Jimmie had many hobbies including fishing, playing guitar, gardening, horseshoes, and writing southern gospel songs. Jimmie considered himself blessed to share God's testimony to others through preaching, singing, and playing his music for them. He was preceded in death by his father, James Luther Cone, and mother and step-father, Roxie and Burrell Kendall.

Jimmie is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Clara Cone; daughter, Tammie Clark; son, Allen Cone; grandchildren, Zebedee Cone, Jay (Breanna) Clark, and Robert Clark; two sisters; and several nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends Friday, July 21, 2023, from 5-7 PM at Heath Funeral Home. The funeral is Saturday at 10 AM at Heath Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Vowell officiating. Burial is in Shiloh Cemetery. Pallbearers are Denny Vowell, Joshua Wiedel, Jay Clark, Robert Clark, Dave Knight, and Theo Vowell. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Ozzie's Legacy or Something Pawsitive. Online guestbook: www.heathfuneralhome.com