Official Obituary of
Danny Lee Jones
October 26, 1948 ~ April 29, 2021 (age 72) 72 Years Old
Danny Jones Obituary
Danny Lee Jones was born October 26, 1948, at Kinfolks Ridge, Mo. He was the son of Lonnie Jones and Allie Mae (Jones) Klemp.
He departed this life on April 29, 2021 at the age of 72.
Those who remember Danny would have known him as "Red" or Dannylee. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, was the life of any get together, never short with jokes or laughter, loved by so very many, and could always be found in his garden. He was a hard worker, an honest man, and above all, a patient and kind father who loved his children unconditionally. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Survived by -4 daughters-
–Stephanie Grays and her husband, Norman of Caruthersville, Mo
–Kimberly Witten and her husband, Bobby of Newbern, Tn
–Brittany Thurston and her husband, Joseph of Bernie, Mo
–Bridgette Brown and her husband, Anthony of Bernie, Mo
–Carolyn Jones Brown, the mother of his children
6 sisters-Joanne (Claude) Herron, Marie Moore, Mary Alice (Ralph) Murphy, Betty Kay (Mike) Meyer, Cheral (John) McClain, Gretchen (Kevin) Pembroke
1 brother Lonnie (Ruthann) Jones
6 grandchildren– Jarrett (Samantha) Grays, Dallin Grays, Zion Witten, Zayne Witten, Joey Witten, Emma Thurston
2 great grandchildren–Melody Grays, Harmony Grays
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Jones and Allie Mae Jones Klemp, a brother-Delbert Jones, and infant son, Danny Jones, Jr. Funeral services were held on May 3, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the H. S. Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Caruthersville, Missouri, with Rev. Kenny Lee officiating. The interment was in the Maple Cemetery in Caruthersville. H. S. Smith Funeral Home was in charge of the services.
He departed this life on April 29, 2021 at the age of 72.
Those who remember Danny would have known him as "Red" or Dannylee. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, was the life of any get together, never short with jokes or laughter, loved by so very many, and could always be found in his garden. He was a hard worker, an honest man, and above all, a patient and kind father who loved his children unconditionally. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Survived by -4 daughters-
–Stephanie Grays and her husband, Norman of Caruthersville, Mo
–Kimberly Witten and her husband, Bobby of Newbern, Tn
–Brittany Thurston and her husband, Joseph of Bernie, Mo
–Bridgette Brown and her husband, Anthony of Bernie, Mo
–Carolyn Jones Brown, the mother of his children
6 sisters-Joanne (Claude) Herron, Marie Moore, Mary Alice (Ralph) Murphy, Betty Kay (Mike) Meyer, Cheral (John) McClain, Gretchen (Kevin) Pembroke
1 brother Lonnie (Ruthann) Jones
6 grandchildren– Jarrett (Samantha) Grays, Dallin Grays, Zion Witten, Zayne Witten, Joey Witten, Emma Thurston
2 great grandchildren–Melody Grays, Harmony Grays
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Jones and Allie Mae Jones Klemp, a brother-Delbert Jones, and infant son, Danny Jones, Jr. Funeral services were held on May 3, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the H. S. Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Caruthersville, Missouri, with Rev. Kenny Lee officiating. The interment was in the Maple Cemetery in Caruthersville. H. S. Smith Funeral Home was in charge of the services.
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