Ronald Walter Jones

Jones, Major Ronald W, loving father and husband, 85, retired of Tampa passed away June 16, 2015. Ron was born in Ypsilanti, Mich., but called Tampa his home since 1954. He served in the Korean War as a Company Commander and later was employed by GMAC, the financial arm of GM. After retirement from the Army and GM, Ron spent his days doing volunteer work, golfing, traveling and enjoying his family and friends. He was preceded in death by wives Betty A and Eunice. He is survived by his current wife Wilma, daughter, Julia Jones, Son-in-law Joseph (Skip) Philipp, step-son Karl Wegener, step-daughters Barbara Wegener, Dale Hill, Patty Cohn, Donna Harold, Becky Houston and their families. He also leaves his sister Kathleen Reeves, in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday June 23 from 11:30am – 1pm at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 MacDill Ave Tampa, FL 33609. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa at 2pm on Tues June 23. Interment will follow at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Life Path Hospice.