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Michael Jones Obituary
Michael Dean Jones, Florence, OR, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 9, 2015, after a battle with ALS. He is survived by his loving wife, Katherine Jones, Florence, OR, his daughter Micah (Michael) Semmelmann, Round Rock, TX, grandchildren Mason & Malea, Step-children, Derek (Sarah) Brotherton, Crosby, TX, and Macie (Beau) Sharpe, Round Rock, TX, one sister Pat (Bill) Baker, Somerville, TX, nieces & nephews, Missy Baker, Jackson, TX, Cody (April) Baker, Roy, Cordie, Mallory, and Phillip, Pearland, TX, Clint Baker, Houston, TX, Brooke (Troy)King Huntsville, TX, Uncle Jimmy & Aunt Betty Jones and Uncle Butch and Aunt Jan Simms, Houston, TX and several cousins. His parents, Derwent and Etta Jones preceded him in going home.
Mike has many friends and loved ones that will miss him. Growing up in Deer Park, graduating class of 1968, he was athletic, fun and full of spirit. He was a Veteran of the Air Force Reserves. Mike served the HFD for 35 years, most of that career as a Captain in EMS, before retiring in 2004. He also spent 25 years riding with the Old Spanish Trail Ride.
In 2000, Mike made the best and most important decision of his life, deciding to give his life to Jesus Christ. He got saved in the tack room on the floor of a barn, drove 50 miles to get a phone signal to call his daughter Micah to tell her, never hesitating to share that story. He dedicated his time to helping men and those struggling with addiction come to know Christ through Celebrate Recovery, Christian Motorcycle Association. He also loved children, always serving in the children's ministry at church and VBS, and volunteering for many different Christian outreach programs. His reach and influence truly made a great impact on many lives and his humble nature to give the glory to God was what really made him a light in this world.
Mike loved riding horses while in Texas and also riding motorcycles which took him on many great adventures with his wife, Katherine, one of which was moving to Oregon where he was going to stay because "there ain't no ugly and I'm the one that talks funny."
A going home service will be held July 25, 2015 @ 1:00 p.m. at Newport Community Baptist Church, 17818 FM 2100, Crosby, TX 77532
Donations in honor of Mike may be made to: Joni and Friends of Southern Oregon, Family Retreat, P.O. Box 526, Talent, OR 97450
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Rickey & Debbie Wood
August 23, 2019
We still reminisce about Deepwater Elementary School... Mike always had that big smile and laugh. He is still in our hearts. Katherine, when he talked about you at our lunch in Deer Park, his eyes reflected how much he loved you. So glad he was happy. We hope you are doing good.
Debbie Ham-Sawyer
July 25, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with all all the family at your time of sorrow. Mike surely will be missed. I think if you every meet Mike you would never forgot him, he always had a laugh an a smile.
God Bless
Debbie Ham, Wendy, Penny, Christie an Family
Danna (Daniel) Bonds
July 22, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I remember how funny and sweet he always was in elementary through high school in Deer Park.
Jeff Holloway
July 22, 2015
While Mike was a member of our church he cared for and ministered to many people including being my sons Sunday School teacher. Our son loved him and I deeply respected him. I pray for God's peace in his family as they go through this time of grief
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July 20, 2015
Mike you were like a brother to me and Sally. You were loved by all that had the honor of knowing you. You will be missed more than you can every imagine. You are resting in heaven or riding the clouds.. Know that we will always cherish your memories. Morris and Sally Brown
Kimberly Lutjen
July 19, 2015
God bless you all. Michael is truly missed. A wonderful person.
Carolyn Lee Hurley
July 16, 2015
Our parents were friends and we grow up with square dancing and little league baseball. From Deer Park. Prayers with Mike and his family.
Mike Alderson
July 16, 2015
Mike will be truly missed. I am glad we were able to grow up together in DP on the football field and in the classroom. I wish we could have been closer as we got older because I to am a motorcycle rider and active Christian. I am also a former 35 year resident of Round Rock, Tx. who now lives in Cypress, Tx. May the Lord be with his family and god bless Mike.
Rickey & Debbie Wood
July 15, 2015
We are saddened about Mike's passing - such a shock. We both graduated in 1968 with Mike. Prayers go out to his family.
Jim, Trish, Caitlin & Hayden Pritchett
July 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
jo anne
July 15, 2015
so sorry to hear about Mike. I went to school with him. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Bailey
July 15, 2015
So sorry to hear this news. Went to school with Mike. My condolences to his family.
July 15, 2015
Went to high school with Mike. Played football and had good times together. Prayers are with the family.
James hicks
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