Howard Jones, Jr. was born to Jessie Howard Jones, Sr.
and Geneva Taylor on July 5, 1935 in Crawfordville, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother,
David Jones, and sister, Bessie Jones-Tolen.

Howard enlisted in the United States Air Force at Vance  Air
Force Base, Enid, Oklahoma. He was also a Mason.
He married to the love of his live, Pauline M. Jones, for almost
Sixty-Six years after meeting her on her front porch.

Howard was an excellent fisherman and golfer. He also enjoyed
hunting. He worked for many years, and later retired from Logan
County Aging Service as a Transportation Supervisor. Howard
made history as the first black fireman in Guthrie. He worked
for 27 years there and later retired as the Assistant Fire Chief.

Cherishing his precious memories are his loving wife, Pauline
J. Jones, two daughters, Rachel D. Jones-Wright (Maurice),
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Charlatte A. Jones-Vaultz. Danny
Vaultz (deceased), Sister's, brother-in law, sister-in-law and
a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and
nephews, as will as relatives and dear friends.