Ronald "Ron" E. Jones, 82, of Hoover, Alabama passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. He was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, his Savior. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. His giving spirit and compassion for others will surely be missed.
Ron grew up in Sulligent, Alabama. After graduation from Sulligent High School, he earned his undergraduate degree at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His professional career included 30 years as a pilot with Delta Airlines.
Ron was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church in Hoover. He was the varsity football team's kicking coach at Berry High School for many years, and helped coach girls' basketball there.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Edward Jones and Amanda Glenn Tollison Jones, and his brother-in-law, Bob Finley. Survivors include Ron's wife, Frances; children, Eddie (Ginger) and Betsy (Donny); grandchildren, Josh, Abby, Camryn, Connie (Drew), Chris (Ashlyn), Ashley, and Angela; sisters, Frances (Ernie), Carol (Don), and Jane; sister-in-law, Diane; brother-in-law, Jimmy (Laurie); along with many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family will greet friends on Monday, December 13, 2021 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home, 475 Cahaba Valley Road, Pelham, AL 35124. Immediately following the visitation, A Service of Remembrance for Ron will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home's chapel. Burial will be at Southern Heritage Cemetery, Pelham.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Greater Birmingham Fellowship of Christian Athletes, https://my.fca.org/billgray. Gifts may be mailed to Greater Birmingham FCA, 5184 Caldwell Mill Road, Suite 204-286, Hoover, AL 35244.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SouthernHeritageFunerals.com for the Jones family.
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