Richard Arthur Jones' Obituary
Richard Arthur Jones of Mesquite, Texas passed away on Aug 8, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Dallas Texas on August 27, 1935 to George Clay and Ida Mae Jones.
He married the love of his life Carolyn Janiece Lowrey on February 14, 1959.
Richard grew up in South Dallas and spent his youth playing sports at the Compton Citadel community center and Frize Park. It was here that his love for football and baseball began. Richard served in the Navy from 1954 – 1957 aboard the USS Roanoke. He travelled to Japan as well as other exotic ports developing numerous lasting relationships along the way. Richard had a long career as a truck driver in Dallas working for Sears, Red Ball and Consolidated Freightways. During this time he also served as a reserve officer for both the Dallas Police Department and the Dallas Sheriff’s Office.
Richard and his wife Janiece spent their retirement years traveling the country in their RV where they developed many lifelong friendships. They also loved attending yearly reunions with shipmates from Richard’s time in the Navy. Richard’s life was centered around his very large family. He and Janiece always made time for their numerous siblings, in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Richard spent his final months watching his great grandson, Carter, and his teammates from the TTC Kings play baseball. He loved watching them grow and develop from T-Ball to 7UAAA Champions.
Richard was known to be a sweetheart to ladies of all ages and will be remembered for his kind, loving heart, blue eyes, and a smile that would light up any room. Heaven truly gained an angel this week.
Preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Janiece Lowrey Jones, daughter Dana Jones, parents George and Ida Jones, brothers Clarence Jones, James Jones, Robert Jones and sisters Gertie Lynch, Lola Henry, Helen Pearson and Mary Hoskins.
Survived by daughter Christy Tomlinson, son in law Randy Tomlinson, bonus daughter Renee Meurer, grandson Billy Tomlinson, granddaughters Randi Dawn Tomlinson, Caycee Tomlinson and Shellby Doigg, great grandchildren Tabitha Radar, Carter Tomlinson and Hutch Doigg, brother Jerry Jones, Sr., sisters Grace Massey, Norma Platt, Nancy Gragson and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends for Visitation on Sunday, August 15th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas TX 75243. The service will be held on Monday, August 16th at 10:00 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel at Restland Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St Jude’s Children Hospital or the Orphan Outreach. https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html?sc_icid=wtg-mm-memorial-giving
https://orphanoutreach.org
Those who are unable to attend the service in person may access the service via the following Live Streaming link:
http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/58375/hash:8A55025AB8D52482
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