Monte Edward Jones

Monte Edward Jones, 65, of Houston, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 10, 2023 in Boerne, Texas. He was born on March 17, 1958, in Pasadena, Texas to Rebecca Margaret Dooly and Edward Jones, who both passed by the time Monte was age 13. Monte later raised by his Aunt and Uncle who he grew to call his mother and father.

After graduating from San Marcos Baptist Academy in 1976, Monte attended Blinn College and Southwest Texas State University where he established many lifelong friendships. He began his professional career at Brake Check, achieving Area Vice President and later worked with T. Bob Amthor Company as Area Sales Manager.

Some of Monte’s most outstanding gifts were his charisma, love, and care for everyone in his life. Monte always made everyone feel special. Many a time, when Monte entered a room, he would announce “oh what a friend we have in Jesus!” As well as “my brother from another mother!” Accompanied by a big hug. He truly never met a stranger and brought so much light to our lives.

Monte was a proud member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for 31 years. He Served on the Special Childrens committee (22 years), Parade committee (19 years), and Souvenir committee for (12 years). He became a Director of The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2020. He especially found great joy in working with special needs children and looked forward each year to lending a hand to the Top Hands Horse Show.

Monte was preceded in death by his biological parents; his adopted parents: Frances Marie Jones and Roy Jones; sister Freda Marie Peveto; aunt Helen Morrow; uncle Ned Morrow and cousin David Morrow.

He is survived by his longtime partner Rhonda Smith; brother-in-law Johnnie A. Peveto Jr. (Bonnie); nephews: Johnnie August Peveto, III (Monica) and David Michael Peveto (Lucy, Emma and Trueman); niece Freda Lynne Ahlstrom (Michael, Justin, Jared and McKinley); cousins: Judy Miller, Jim Dooly, Karol Dooly Frost and Mike Morrow; 2nd cousins: William Janes Broussard, Anna Elizabeth Broussard and Emily Morrow (Brad, Eleanor, Meryl and Wynne).

A celebration of life for Monte Edward Jones will be held at the Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road, Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 pm.

Memorial donations can be made to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) online athttps://secure.rodeohouston.com/donate/?code=MemorialFund .