Clarence Earl “Bud” Jones, 87, of Morgantown, passed peacefully at his home with the family he built by his side on the morning of Thursday, August 15, 2024.
He is survived by the love of his life, Jacqueline S. Jones, who he would say he loved more than anything in this world. Clarence and Jackie met in Baltimore in 1957 upon his return from the Navy. They, without a doubt, had a marriage most dream of and strive to achieve. They have celebrated 65 beautiful years of marriage with a hug and kiss every morning and night and hands held every place they went. Bud would give her three quick kisses and a “love you baby” to show how much he adored her.
Together, they have two sons, Richard (Roxane) Jones and Jeffrey (Michelle) Jones, of Morgantown. Clarence had seven grandchildren: Elizabeth (Chuck) Jones, Daniel (Sarah) Jones, Zachary (Samantha) Jones, Mackenzie (Victor) Magdaleno, Alicia Reckers, Justin (Kelly) Jones and Samantha (Cody) Funk. Clarence had twelve great-grandchildren he adored: Karsyn, Caroline, Jackson, Tristan, Dahlia, Cora, Tinlie, Harbour, Nash, Lane, Lilly and Roy. Clarence is also survived by his brother and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Clarence served in the United States Navy and fought in the Korean War. During his Naval career, he was stationed on the U.S.S. Caliente. After returning from the Navy, he went to work at the Maryland State Penitentiary in Baltimore for 15 years as a correctional officer. He and his family then moved to Morgantown, where we worked at the FCI Kennedy Center as a correctional officer and worked his way up the ranks to a counselor, where he retired after 20 years of service.
Clarence would spend his summers on the water around Chincoteague Island with his family. He would spend winters at Deer Camp hunting with his favorite guys by his side. He loved fishing, hunting and being outdoors.
Clarence was a proud descendant of General William Tecumseh Sherman. He enjoyed a beautiful visit to Lancaster, Ohio, touring the family homes and studying his family genealogy.
Clarence was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hurley and Hettie Ricewick; his mother, Laura Sheets; his brother, Jim and sisters, Patty, Sandy, Becky and Kimmie; and his father and mother-in-law, Harold and Beryl Bolyard.
Family and friends are invited to gather at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, August 19, and again from 10 a.m. on Tuesday until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Marshall Woods officiating. Following the funeral service, Clarence will be laid to rest at WV National Cemetery with full military honors.
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