
He retired from Pinkerton Tobacco Company, was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a drag racer and mechanic and enjoyed antique cars, and playing cards, corn hole and pool.
Survivors include three daughters, Sharon R. Jones (Billy), Sandra Lee Steward, and Donna Smiley (Charlie); two sons, Robert Lee Jones (Stacey) and Gilbert Ray Jones; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; a brother, Jessie Jones; his companion, Jo Ann Hinton; and ex-wife, Lois F. Jones.
Services are 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, at Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville, Ky. Burial is in Resurrection Cemetery in Owensboro. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ohio County, 1211 Main Street, Hartford, KY 42347.
See more at: www.cecilfuneralhome.com.

