Elroy Jones Obituary (1934 - 2005)

Elroy (Roy) Jones ROY - Delivered his last long haul, Wednesday November 23, 2005. He was born on September 18, 1934 in Paradise Utah to David Jones and Esther Early Jones. He was the 10th of 12 children. He was raised and attended school in Paradise Utah. He lived in Wyoming, California, and Nevada, but resided most of his adult life in the Ogden area. He served in the army from 1954-1957. He was an outfitter in Wyoming, drove trucks for many years and retired as a machinist from Bourns in Ogden. He married Elaine Jensen, April 1, 1958 they later divorced. He married Judy Rose, June 3, 1989. He is survived by his wife Judy of Roy, Utah; Richard (Tracy) of Montana, Steve (Edi) of Colorado, James, Sean (Chirelle), Jesse (Tiffany), Sandra, Robin (Jeffrey) all of Utah. He has 10 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters, baby daughter Kaye Dawn, and son Darrell Ryan. Daddy was a giant among men; he was our mom's knight in shining armor. He was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. He loved to hunt, fish, and spend time outdoors with his family. "How far would you have been if I hadn't called you back?!" VisitationNorth Park Ward 4250 South 2175 West Roy, UT 84067 November 28, 2005 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM ServiceNorth Park Ward 4250 South 2175 West Roy, UT 84067 November 28, 2005 11:00 AM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 November 28, 2005 12:30 PM