FRESNO, Calif. — Darnell Jones, a former resident of Vicksburg, died Friday, March 12, 2010, in Fresno, Calif. He was 69.

Mr. Jones was a retired sergeant major in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee Jones, and two brothers, Arthur Jones and Curtis Lee Jones.

Survivors include his father, Cornelius Jones of Vicksburg; one son; four daughters; two brothers; and two sisters.

Visitation will be from noon until 1:30 p.m. Monday at Cherished Memories Memorial Chapel, with services following at 2 p.m. at Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno.