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RICHARD EARL JONES

Richard Earl Jones, 84, of Alpena passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.

Richard was born in Flint on Aug. 9, 1937, to the late Earl and Lenore (Kinsel) Jones. On Dec. 26, 1972, he married Dianna Bassett. He worked at the Besser Company for 43 years retiring in 2000. Dick enjoyed hunting and fishing in Cedarville, Michigan for more than 30 years.

Dick is survived by his wife, Dianna, four children, Steve (Andrea) Jones, Doug (Rose) Jones, Laurie (Jim) King, Sue Bock, three stepchildren, Steve (Terri) Maveal, Lisa (Garth) Gapske, Doug Maveal, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Barb (Leon) LaMay, Karen (Howard) Smith, Ruth (Roger) Wright, several nieces, and nephews.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by a son, Richard “Dickie” Jones, brother, Eugene Jones and a sister, Mary Rayon.

Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home and a private family graveside service will take place in the spring at Evergreen Cemetery.