Eugene Lee Jones, age 84, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. He married Alice Truax on July 9, 1960. Gene was a member of the Nebraska Mason Association for over 50 years and took great pride in it. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and putting his sons to work. He was full of many jokes and pranks, some of which may have gotten him into a bit of trouble. Outside of his family, his 1966 Ford Mustang was his pride and joy. Eugene was part of the Mustang Club. During football season he love watching the Steelers and Huskers play, despite the wins and loses, he stayed loyal over the years. Gene had a way of luring you into lengthy conversations about many things and about nothing at the same time. His presence will be missed.
Survivors include his wife Alice Jones; sons Ronald Jones, Rick (Mary Kay) Jones; grandchildren, Andy Jones, Jennifer (Randy) Barnhart, Corey (Jordan) Jones, Cody Jones, Tiffany (Dusty) Rue, and Brent (Michelle) Jones; great grandchildren Zoey Barnhart and Wyatt Jones.
Preceding him in death were his parents, brother and sisters.
A funeral service for Eugene will be held Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
