Leon "Fuzzy" Edger Jones, age 90, a lifelong Coal and Atoka County area resident, was born on Monday, December 7, 1931, to Earl Thomas and Susie (Biggs) Jones, at Coalgate, OK. Leon passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Coalgate, OK. He attended Coalgate and Atoka Public Schools. Leon worked many years as a highliner. He worked for RS Goodman Company for many years and later retired from Southwest Power Co. He was a farmer and rancher all his life. Leon proudly served his country in The U.S. Army. He married Udell (Hammond) on Sunday, April 21st, 1957 at Lane, OK, she was the mother of his children. He later married Vondell (Winters) McCarty and then later married Ollie (Thompson) Jones. Leon was of the Baptist faith and came to know the Lord just a short time ago. Leon was known as "Fuzzy Jones' by many dear friends. He was known for his memory and knowledge of people's past history. He was also known for his sense of humor. Leon loved ranching, raising his cattle, having good horses, watching old western movies and visiting with his family.
Leon is survived by his children, Rickey Jones and wife Tracy of Lane, OK, Terry Jones of Lane, OK, Debbie Reece and husband Terry of Caddo, OK, Nancy Jones of Tushka, OK; grandchildren, Craig Jones and wife Tori of Bentley, OK, Subrena Bell and husband Dewayne of Antlers, OK, Tabby Nave and husband Kevin of Crystal, OK, Kristi Benjamin of Hugo, OK, Sean Benjamin and wife Sonya of Farris, OK, Rowdey Jones of Lane, OK, Nick Jones of Lane, OK, Kanion Jones of Lane, OK, Boggy Jones and wife Stephanie of Lane, OK, Kountri Jones of Lane, OK, Terra Stanley and husband Jarred of Caddo, OK, Chelsea Bryant and husband Tyler of Caddo, OK, Kace Hallows and husband Tanner of Centerpoint, OK, Ellie Hill and husband Jayce of Tushka, OK; 35 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; special caregivers, Robbie Grothe, Nadine McDaniel; sisters in law, Roberta Green of Lane, OK, Raylene Hammond of Lane, Linda Hammond of McAlester, OK; stepson, Tommy Bennett and wife Robbie of Stringtown, OK; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Thomas and Susie (Biggs) Jones; wives, Udell Jones, Vondell Jones, Ollie Jones; stepmother, Verda Mae Jones; brothers, Loren Dale Jones, Carl D. Jones; sisters, Barbara Drong, Juanita Tomlinson; daughters, Shelia D. (Jones) Cochran, Christine Benjamin; grandsons, Blake Self, Tanner Jones; great grandsons, Brook Jones, Christopher Benjamin.
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DATE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Friday, July 1st, 2022
PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Bro. Raymond Humphrey
INTERMENT: Butler Cemetery, Lane, Oklahoma
CASKETBEARERS: Boggy Jones, Rowdey Jones, Nick Jones, Craig Jones, Sean Benjamin, Leroy Mitchell, Larry Joe Hunter
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor Employees, Ronnie Tomlinson, late Leon Yates
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