Ray Jones
Obituary
Ray Richard Jones was born September 4, 1927 in Sperry, Oklahoma to James Richard and Mary Effie (Walker) Jones and passed from this life October 29, 2010 at the age of 83.
Preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Bonnie VanValkenburg, Dorothy Walker and Eunice; and his brother, Clifford Jones. Ray is survived by his son, Mike Hale; his sister Louise Gondels and his granddaughter, Holly Hale.
Ray will lie in state Monday from noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home and a graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Tributes & Memories
Mike and Holley, I began working with Ray in 1956 at Hodges Allied Van Line. Ray always liked to watch the faces of customers when he greeted them with, "Smith and Jones are here to move you." Sometimes the customers were not sure of what had arrived at their home. Ray was a great man, hard worker and enjoyed life. My three brothers and my dad,Charley Smith, worked with Ray. Each of us knew he was a person that was honest, dependable and ready for a joke. God bless you.
Dr. Harold L. Smith
I began working with Ray in 1956 at Hodges Allied Van Line. Ray enjoved watching the customers faces when he said, "Smith and Jones to move you." Some customers weren't sure what had arrived at their house and who are the clowns. Ray had air horns installed on his DeSoto car. He said it was fun to 'blow' someone off the road that rode the center line to prevent him from passing. One blast and they moved over expecting a large truck. Great guy and always ready for a good laugh.
Dr. Harold L. Smith