Donald Lee Jones, 86, of Lumberport, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born, October 5, 1937, a son of the late Harry and Alice McKnight Jones. On April 4, 1956, he married Dorothy L. Keener Jones who survives.
Also surviving are two children: Harry Donald Jones and his wife Debbie, Palm Coast, FL, Sheryl Burr and her husband Joey, Lumberport; six grandchildren: Cassy Dawn Burr, Lumberport, Colton Burr and his wife Jamie, Meadowbrook, Justin Jones, James May, Jason May and his wife Jessica, and Stephanie Barrow and her husband Bobby, all of Palm Coast; great-grandchildren: Makenzie Burr, twins, Mason and Kinsley Jones, Anna May, Bobby Barrow and Aubrie Burr; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Ray Jones and Harry Franklin Jones; and two sisters, Gladys Jones and Shara Jones Nay.
Donald retired from the United States Air Force with 20 years of service. After his military service, he was employed at the Union Carbide for approximately 20 years. He was an avid golfer and was a member of both the Bridgeport and Sunny Croft Country Clubs. Donald enjoyed square dancing and exercising at the spa. He loved his family, especially attending the sporting events of his grandchildren.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation services were provided, and no public services will be held. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.perinefunerals.com. The Perine Funeral Home is honored to serve the Jones family.
