Raymond Earl Jones

Raymond ”Ronald” Earl Jones

Raymond “Ronald” Earl Jones, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, January, 19, 2022 in Wauchula, FL. He was born on May 6, 1941 to T.H. and Mattie Lou (Harrell) Jones in Moultrie, GA .  He has been a lifelong resident Wauchula, FL and served in the United States Army and retired from the National Guard. Ronald is survived by Son -Andy Jones of Lake Wales, FL; Step-Sons - William ”Buddy” E. Moncrief, Jr. (Diane) of Arcadia; Tony O. Bishop of Wauchula, FL ; Step-Daughter - Sandra L. Bowles (Robert) of Avon Park, FL; Sister - Rosalind Bass (Wayne) of Wauchula, FL; Catherine Evors of Sebring, FL; 9 Grandchildren and numerous Great Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his – Parents; Wife- Shirley Jones; Brother - Kenneth Jones; Sisters – Betty Murray; and Irma Nobles. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM with family receiving friends beginning at 10:00 AM at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park.  He will be laid to rest in Sarasota National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions to be made to Vitas Hospice or Wounded Warriors.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com