William Kelly "Bill" Jones

William Kelly "Bill" Jones obituary, Butler, MO

William Kelly "Bill" Jones

William Jones Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel Inc - Butler on Feb. 18, 2026.
William Kelly Jones of Butler, Missouri wishes were to be cremated and remembered with fond memories. There are no public services scheduled at this time. Arrangements under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

William "Bill" Kelly Jones, age 89 of Butler Missouri died Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri. He was born July 31, 1936 to Hugh and Avis Taylor Jones in Paducah, Kentucky.

Bill retired after 30 years with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department. He then went to work as a director of security of the Unified Government of Kansas City, Kansas. Bill was also a veteran of the Marine Corps.

Bill is survived by his wife, Connie Jones of Butler, Missouri; eight children, Ralph Jones of Rogers, Arkansas, Cindy Brynestad of Cypress, Texas, Bill Jones of Kansas City, Kansas, Ramon Jones of Riverside, Missouri, Michael Jones of Olathe, Kansas, Kari Harris of Linn Valley, Kansas, Lisa Anderson of Kansas City, Kansas and Gary Anderson of Linn Valley, Kansas; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Joe Thomas

February 21, 2026

Thank you Bill for for taking a chance on hiring an old retired firefighter like me to work security at the Unified Government of WYCO/KCKs. It was a real pleasure and honor working for you! Rest in Peace in Heaven!

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