Cornelius Melvin Jones 1959-2009

Cornelius Melvin Jones, of Crocker, was born on January 12, 1959, in Waynesville, a son of Cornelius Mackney and Edna Marie (Hensley) Jones, and departed this life at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2009 at his residence in Crocker. Mr. Jones had attained the age of 50 years, 5 months and 8 days.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his father and three nephews, Steven McMurtrey, Jason Jones, and Randy Jones. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Fox Hunting Association and had worked as a supervisor for the Independent Stave Company, Lebanon.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mr. Jones include: his mother, Edna Jones, Dixon; three sons, Joseph Lee Jones, Burbank, California; Jeremy Jones Laws, Camdenton; and Dustin Jones, Laquey; three brothers, Gary Jones and wife, Janet, Sedalia; Butch Jones and wife Jean, Crocker; Danny Jones and wife, Jennifer, Crocker; two sisters, Judy McMurtrey, Crocker and Christina Lentz; Richland; one granddaughter; and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held for Mr. Jones from 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2009, in the Long Funeral Home, Crocker with a memorial service immediately following at 2:00 p.m.
Inurnment will be in the Crocker Cemetery.