Cleo D. Jones, 89, of Arizona passed away at his home on Thursday, September 8, 2022. He was born May 14, 1933 to Ida Lesta Robinson-Jones & Willie Thomas Jones in Adair County, KY.
Cleo joined the United States Army in 1951. On August 31, 1961 CPL Jones Cleo D. was Honorably Discharged from his service. This would be the new beginning to his trucking career of over 44 years. Cleo was an accomplished & well respected Semi-Truck Driver. He was well known for for telling stories about driving his semi in 49 states, Canada & Mexico. He received many safe driving awards. He was "Driver of the Year" by Arizona Motor Transportation Association, American Truckers Association & Cement Transport Inc. Of all the hobbies Cleo had he most enjoyed working for many years with the Tucson Rodeo Parade Committee as an active & advisory member. Everyone who knew Cleo felt his big heart & giving nature. He was a true gentleman! Cleo had an amazing life, a loving family and wonderful caring friends.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Wilma Gibson-Jones
4 children: Randy (Dee), Roger (Kimberly), RoseAnne & Robin
1 daughter-in-law: LeeAnn
His former wife: Pat
20 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & friends
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by the following siblings: Ida Mae Cook, Ocie Jones, Ira (Hazel), Herman (Verneeda), Floyd (Fannie Mae), Bill (Pat); 2 sons: Ronnie & Bob; 1 grandchild, 1 great-grandchild; & his former wife, Dona
The family chose cremation.
Memorial Service: Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 12:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Burial: Elliott Cemetery
Visitation: Saturday from 11:00am-12:00pmCT
In lieu of remembrance, a donation can be made to any church or organization of your choice.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangments.
