Richard G. Jones Jr.

JONES Richard G. Jones, Jr., age 85 Born May 14, 1924 Chicago IL Sailed away April 22, 2010 A graduate of St. Johns Military Acadamy he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army at age 18. After graduating from Tulane University, Dick joined the Star Class fleet and competed in the Star Worlds. Employed by Continental Can Co. he moved his family to Havana, Cuba. Settling back in Tampa in the 60's he established "The Lazarette" marine store. Dick was active in SORC, MORC, and FORA racing. He was a senior race officer and member of the USYRU. Past Commodore of Davis Island and St. Petersburg Yacht Clubs. Dick is survived by his wife,"Ibbie"of 58 years; daughters: Yarnall Dabney of Sarasota, FL, and Connie (Tim) Ames of Tampa, FL; sons: Richard and Stephen of St. Petersburg, FL; sister, Connie Killeen Bannon of New Orleans, LA; and extended family. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to (SPAR) in care of St. Petersburg Yacht Club or a charity of your choice.