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Howard Jones Obituary

Jones, Howard Ray age 79, of Park Hills passed away Saturday April 14, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center after a long 7 year battle with Amyloidosis. He was born Sunday March 26, 1933 in Mexico, MO. to the late Richard Marvin and Opal (Hewitt) Jones. Also preceding him in death is a daughter, Linda Bequette; brothers, Sam, Jim and Bob. Ray was a Unites States Air Force Veteran, and he attended the River Worship Center. Ray enjoyed fishing, hunting and wood working. Ray is survived by his wife Brenda (Cole) Jones; daughters, Brenda (Rick) Miller of Farmington, Chrystal Eckman of St. Louis; grandchildren, Glen Bequette, Mark Bequette, Derek, Kelli (Pullen), Kim Miller, and Bradley Eckman; great grandchildren, Lorali, Brandon, Ayeden, Parker and Carter; brothers, Gene, Marvin, David, Wayne, Don, and John. Services: Visitation will be Wednesday April 18, 5-7 pm at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge. Service will be 7 pm in the C.Z. Boyer Chapel with Rev. D.J. Edwards officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to the Amyloidosis Support Group Inc. 232 Orchard Dr., Wood Dale, IL. 60191

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 16, 2012.

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Judy - Maria Garcia

April 22, 2012

Brenda, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss of your beloved Ray.

Susan Kastrup

April 20, 2012

Chrystal,
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do, please let me know!

Paulette & Jim Wolff

April 18, 2012

My prayers are with you and your family. I have gotten to know you and Bee and what a delight you have both been in my life! We know you will be watching over all of us until we have that big reunion in Heaven.

Me and my Uncle Ray!

Melissa Rodriguez

April 17, 2012

Uncle Ray giving Celine and her friend a golf cart ride!

Melissa Rodriguez

April 17, 2012

Aunt Brenda, Uncle Ray and I. My last visit with them in July 2011

Melissa Rodriguez

April 17, 2012

Visit in July 2011

Melissa Rodriguez

April 17, 2012

Aunt Brenda-
Now Uncle Ray is with Papa, Daryll, Aunt Linda and Meem fishing and having a good old time looking down on us. I love you and if you need anything Messy Missy is here for you!

Lots of love
Melissa D. Rodriguez

Bill DeGuire

April 16, 2012

Brenda,

My condolences for the loss of Ray.
He was a fine man, and was instrumental
in helping me develop the skills that I needed to further my career in quality control while working at Matco.

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