Richard Irwin Jones, 79, of Memphis passed away Saturday March 15, 2014 as his family was gathered at his bedside. Mr. Jones was a member of Berclair Lodge and was an Al Chymia Shriner for over 30 years. Mr. Jones was also a U.S. Navy veteran and was retired from Smith Doyle Contractors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Jones, his parents, Jesse and Irene Jones, two sisters, Judy Jones and Patsy Sappington, and one brother, Gene Jones. Mr. Jones leaves behind to cherish his memory: his children, Cindy Marchbanks (Rick), Renee Esposito (Lucian King), Ralph Esposito, and Debra Goudy (Kerry); one sister, Joyce Pitman; and one brother, Alan Jones; as well as 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. At the request of Mr. Jones, there will be no services and a private family burial will be held at a later date. Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd. Bartlett, TN 38133
