RICHARD JONES

RICHARD JONES Funeral Services for Lamar, Colorado resident, Richard Jones will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 23, 2025 at Life Center Church with Pastor Fabian Reyes officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service. Cremation will follow the funeral service and a private inurnment will be held at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado. Richard Mark Jones was born on December 4, 1961 in Riverside, California to Carroll Lee and Christa May (Furrow) Jones. He passed away at his home, with family by his side on June 15, 2025 at the age of 63. Richard worked as a plumber for Taylor Plumbing. He was a perfectionist at his craft and was known for his dedication in providing the best service to his customers. He retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525. Richard also was employed by the City of Lamar at the municipal airport. While living in Las Vegas, Richard volunteered as a Boy Scout leader, instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law in all those he mentored. Richard cherished the time spent on his hobby farm, whether it be tending to work that needed to be done or giving joyrides to his grandchildren on his tractor. Richard and his wife Julie were passionate advocates and therapeutic leaders for foster children at Kids Crossing. Their dedication and involvement with foster care created a positive impact for countless children in the foster care system. Richard's greatest joy was his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He embraced his role as a husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed immensely by all that knew him. Richard is survived by his wife, Julie Jones of the family home; children, Jessica (John) Hayes, Scott (Tiffany) Jones all of Las Vegas, Nevada, Shad Allenbaugh of Lamar, Colorado, Tyler (Mary) Burnett of Syracuse, Kansas, Seth Burnett of Garden City, Kansas, Kira Jones of Woodland Park, Colorado, and Andrew Jones of Denver, Colorado; 26 grandchildren; brothers, Andrew Jones of Henderson, Nevada and Larry Jones of San Diego, California; many other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, Steven Elsen. Memorial contributions may be made to Lamar Area Hospice in care of Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 950, Lamar, Colorado 81052. To leave online condolences, please visit www.valleyfuneralcremation.com.