John Jones

John Jones, 63, of Ponca City, passed from this life on October 3, 2012 surrounded by his family. Services have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater and will be held on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 2:00pm at the Fairfax Cemetery.

John was born on July 27, 1949 in Pawhuska to James and Minniebelle Jones of Fairfax. John left home at the age of 12 and joined the circus. He was a rough-neck, a mechanic, and he owned several cafes and service stations before retiring in 2010. John had a girlfriend of 13 years, Shelly Hutson, and he was close to her two children: Cordell Johnson and Wesley Hutson. John enjoyed shooting pool, buying, selling, trading and repairing automobiles.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Junior Jones, a son Michael Eugene Jones, and a step-son Scott Lee Hartley. He is survived by his wife, who he is separated from, Dianne Benham. A sister: Sharon Puckett, of Vinita, OK. A daughter: Robin Jones of Billings, OK. A grandson: Kyle Jones of Catoosa, OK and a nephew: Jimmy Dale Jones of Fairfax, OK.

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.pmcfh.com