Ronald "Ronnie" Earl Jones

Ronald “Ronnie” Earl Jones, 84, Pendleton, passed away on January 12, 2023, at Sugar Fork Crossing after a brief illness. He was born on June 25, 1938, in Louisville, KY and resided in Pendleton, IN all of his life. Ronnie was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pendleton. He retired from Guide Lamp after 43 years of service. During his employment he worked as a die setter, AMA and participated in several projects that improved the productivity of the machinery where he was acknowledged and rewarded with compensation. Ronnie was married to the love of his life, Barbara Kay (McLaughlin) Jones on April 24, 1959. To that union they had two children, Stephanie and Rodney. Ronnie was a huge supporter of Madison County 4-H for many years. He was a member of the Pendleton Garden Club, NRA, Anderson Rifle and Pistol Club, Fall Creek Conservation Club, Pheasants Forever, and Ohio Gun Collectors Association. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and working on the farm. Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Barbara (McLaughlin) Jones, his parents, Viola (Marshall) Jones and Robert Earl Jones, his brother, Richard M. Jones, his in-laws, Dale and Judy Caldwell and LeAnn McLaughlin (John). He is survived by his children, Stephanie Tooley (Tim), of Pendleton, and Rodney Jones (Beth), of Spiceland; his siblings, Joyce Waddell (Rod), of Seattle, WA, Robert Jones (Karen), of Fitzgerald, GA, William “Bill” Jones, of Anderson, Jeff Womack, of Anderson, and Debra Helping (Kent), of Anderson; his brother-in-law, John McLaughlin, of Okeechobee, FL; his granddaughters, Chelsea Simpson (Zach), of Juneau, AK, and Breanna Jones, of Spiceland; and several nieces and nephews across the country. The family would like to give a special thank you to the Community Heart and Vascular Hospital staff for the care during his stays in their facilities. They would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Sugar Fork Crossing for all of their compassionate care they gave during his stay at their facility, as well Suburban Healthcare and Hospice for their outstanding and caring time spent with Ronnie. At Ronnie’s request he will be cremated and a celebration of life will be planned for summer of 2023 with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Madison County Humane Society in his name. Condolences may be shared with the Jones Family online at www.LooseCares.com.

Ronald "Ronnie" Earl Jones

June 25, 1938 - January 12, 2023