Joseph "Jodie" Jones

Joseph "Jodie" Jones, 84, and a life long resident of Holden Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 5, 2015, surrounded by family. Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Connie Ann Jones of the home, and a brother Hubert Jones, Warrensburg MO; two children, son Wayne Jones and wife Debbie, and daughter Carmen Lambert and husband David, both of Holden. Five grandchildren, Stacie Cowell and husband David of Holden, Travis Jones and wife Kendra of Strasburg, Corie Locascio of Holden, Bradley Lambert and Shannon McDonough of Warrensburg, Valerie Davis and husband Tyler of Kingsville. Eight Great Grandchildren, Liam Cowell, Allie Cowell, Gage Lambert, Caroline, Charlie, and Caitlin Locascio, Olivia and Owen Joseph Jones and many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his mother Cora A. Bradshaw, sisters Grace Haws, Wilma Williams, Bettie Johnson, brothers Bob Jones and Pete Jones. Joe was born March 13, 1931 in Holden Missouri the youngest son of Cora Annie Bradshaw and in his youth he attended Holden Schools. Joe was very active in the Holden Community, and served as deputy sheriff in the late 50's. He also served as secretary of the Holden Lions Club in 1985, served as a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge 262 where he received the honor of Worshipful Master in 1997. Joe also served as a member of the Ararat Shriners . Early on in his life he was a truck driver for Wall Trucking Company. Joe and Connie were joined in marriage on May 20, 1962. Together they owned and operated the Country Meat Shoppe from 1981 to 1999. Joe was an avid bowler and outdoorsman. Up to his final days, he spent the majority of his time outside, walking his dog, mowing the yard, feeding his birds, or just sitting and enjoying the weather. Visitation will be Wednesday September 9, 2015 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home with Masonic Rites at 8:00pm. Graveside Services will be September 10, 2015 at 10:00am at Fairview Cemetery, just north of Holden on 131 Highway. Pallbearers: Wayne Jones, Travis Jones, Bradley Lambert, David Cowell, Tyler Davis, Jimmie Dixon Jr., Dustin Dixon, Chuck Johnson Honorary Pallbearers: Liam Cowell Memorial contributions can be made to the Missouri Masonic Home in memory of Joseph J. Jones.

Joseph "Jodie" Jones

March 13, 1931 - September 5, 2015