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Rudy Jones Obituary
Rudy Quinten Jones of Bristol, Florida, 71, died peacefully on Wenesday, November 4, 2015 at Regional Medical Center of Acadiana, Lafayette, Louisiana after finally succumbing to Parkinson's disease.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory, 108 Hardware Road, Broussard, Louisiana with a visitation for family beginning at 11:00 AM. Brother Mike Madden and Dennis May will be officiating. An additional memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced in Stratford, Oklahoma.
Survivors include his three children, Rudy Quinten Jones, II of Reno, Nevada; Velvet Kay Coffey of Fort Worth, Texas; and Marly Ray of Ft. Worth, Texas and five step-children, Kim Johnson, Juanita Webb; Robert Kyle (Angel); David Kyle (Janet); Rick Kyle; Lorrie Hargrove (Jamie), all of Bristol, Florida; brother, Charles Jones of Vanoss, Oklahoma; sister, Arlene Bowen (Ken) of Lafayette, Louisiana; 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 25 years Betty June; his parents Eules Jones and Susie Jones; and his younger brother, Joe.
Rudy was born in Ada, Oklahoma in1943 and recently resided with his sister Arlene in Lafayette, Louisiana who along with her husband cared for him through the advanced stages of Parkinson's. He previously resided in Bristol, Florida. Rudy is best known for his musical talents and contributions to the country and blue grass music industry with his custom built resophonic guitars. He became legend in the 1970's and 80's for making some of the best walnut body dobros ever. Two of which now reside in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Final arrangements have been entrusted to Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory of Broussard (337) 330-8006.
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November 22, 2015
Rudy was one of the finest men I ever met. He was good a music, recording and most of all he was good at relationships. He had many in west Florida. I knew him and Betty until she passed away. We never got to see each other after Betty's funeral, but I never forgot him and called him in LA. You were my ole brother as you always said and we loved you very much. Our condolences to his family everywhere and my he rest in the hope of Jesus.
Forever friends,
Jim and Caroline Brock
Tina Brandon
November 13, 2015
Rudy was well known in and around Quincy for his music but most of all for his friendship. He was easy going and always had time for you.He was a good man.I was fortunate enough to go to Dothan Alabama (my husband and I) with Rudy as he was on the #1 rated country station and #1 time slot (at that time) to play his music and he was so excited. We were excited for him. We lost contact when Rudy left the area but we never forgot him. I remember him telling us that he built Jerry Douglas a dobro who was one of the top guitarist in country music. I still have one of Rudys cassettes and will cherish even more now. My condolences to the Jones family. R.I.P. my friend!
Carolyn McGlamory
November 11, 2015
I so hate to read this. Rudy was one of the finest musicians I think I have ever met. He and my father, Ted McGlamory, were very good friends for years and played many, many Bluegrass tunes together. I hope you rest in music filled peace, Rudy. God speed and God Bless.
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