Howard Ray Jones

Howard Ray Jones age 79 of Park Hills passed away Saturday April 14, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center after a long 7 year battle with Amyloidosis. He was born Sunday March 26, 1933 in Mexico, MO. to the late Richard Marvin and Opal (Hewitt) Jones.Also preceding him in death is a daughter, Linda Bequette; brothers, Sam, Jim and Bob.Ray was a Unites States Air Force Veteran, and he attended the River Worship Center. Ray enjoyed fishing, hunting and wood working. Ray is survived by his wife Brenda (Cole) Jones; Daughters, Brenda (Rick) Miller of Farmington, Chrystal Eckman of St. Louis; Grandchildren, Glen Bequette, Mark Bequette, Derek, Kelli (Pullen), Kim Miller, and Bradley Eckman; Great Grandchildren, Lorali, Brandon, Ayeden, Parker and Carter; Brothers, Gene, Marvin, David, Wayne, Don, and John.Visitation will be Wednesday April 18, 2012 5 pm to 7 pm at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge. Service will be 7 pm in the C.Z. Boyer Chapel with Rev. D.J. Edwards officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to the Amyloidosis Support Group Inc. 232 Orchard Dr., Wood Dale, IL. 60191