He was born January 1, 1931 to the late Hugh T. and Ruth Jones. He was a retired Civil Engineer and a veteran of the US Air Force during the Korean conflict. Richard was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church. He enjoyed wood working and the outdoors.
He is survived by his sons, Terry Jones (Kelly) and Christopher Jones; daughter, Marcy Patton; grandchildren, Kristin Shell, Michael Jones, Stephen Jones, Matthew Jones, Craig Jones, Carl Jones, Troy Robertson, Tyra Robertson; great grandchildren, Skylar Jones, Hunter Jones, Bryan Shell, Austin, Tyler, Preston, Grymes, Christopher Robertson Powers, Alex Robertson Powers, and Ben Robertson Powers.
He was preceded in death by son, Bucky Jones, his first wife, Earlene Jones; second wife, Bettie Lockett; parents; brothers Robert K. Jones and Vernon Jones.