Ronald Arleigh Jones (Ron), age 84, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on November 23, 2025. Ron was born in Chillicothe, Illinois, on July 29, 1941, to Chalice "Chuck" Wesley Jones and Harriet Gretchen (Sweeney) Peebles.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Judy Jones; his parents, Chuck Jones and Harriet Peebles; and his siblings, Bob Jones, Sylvia Jones Burr, and Treasure "Terry" Ann Gelstrope. He is survived by his loving children, Ellie (Neely) Davis and Dawn (Chris) Caires; his grandchildren, Courtney (Bobby) Williams, Scotty (Ashlee) Scott, Louis Davis, Justin (Jenna) Caires, Corey Caires, and Elec Stanford. His great-grandchildren Kerrigan Scott, Gunnar Scott, Emma Kate Caires, Anslee Caires, and Olivia Stanford, as well as, his nephews and nieces, Mark (Kim) Burr, Wes (Julie) Burr, Rhonda Britt, and Kay Foster, with a host of family and friends.
Ron grew up in Illinois. In high school, he was an athlete. He was part of his high school's wrestling, football, rugby, and swim team. He spent even more years around sports later in life, coaching his daughters in softball. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. After his military service, he channeled his passion for cooking and hospitality into operating Pizza Hut for almost 20 years. He created a warm and inviting atmosphere for families and friends to enjoy delicious meals together. If you were from the community, you knew Mr. Ron at Pizza Hut. He went on to run Quincey's for many years and if you went there, you knew Ron. An avid member of the church, Ron also served as Deacon at Community of Christ, which he thoroughly enjoyed. A devoted family figure, Ron's commitment to his family and wife was unwavering. His legacy of love will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Services for Ron will be held Monday, December 1, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 at Community of Christ in Escatawpa, MS. Located at 4220 Sherman Rd, Moss Point, MS 3953