Cecil Dee Jones

Mr. Cecil Dee Jones, age 90, of Tompkinsville, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Signature Healthcare of Monroe. Cecil was born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky on January 22, 1936, a son of the late Raymond and Virgie (Richie) Jones. Cecil worked as an electrician and plumber for several years; he played the fiddle for Stateline Bluegrass Band and had attended the Sand Lick Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by one daughter, Janice Reagan and husband Harold, one son, Calvin Jones and wife Missy, both of Tompkinsville. Two grandchildren, Heather Graves and husband Chris and Brandon Jones and wife Martha, six great-grandchildren, Austin, Kendra, Galen, Brody, Emmie, and Kiera. One son-in-law, Terry Bartley, and four brothers, Clifton, Royce, Ralph, and Danny Jones also survive.

In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his wife, Emogene (Long) Jones, a daughter, Karen Annett Bartley, three brothers; Demas, Iner, and Veachel Jones, and three sisters; Joyce Jones, Mavis Jones, and Avis Hood.

Funeral Services for Cecil will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from Bartley & Sons Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, with burial to follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Bro. Doug Copas will officiate the services.

Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday morning after 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethlehem Cemetery in memory of Cecil.

Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Jones and his family at this time.