Ira Leroy Jones , 74, of Spanish Fork, passed away at his home on March 26. He was born March 8 1946, in Denver ,Colorado, to George L. Jones and Blanche (Williams) Jones. He married Connie (Wheeler) Jones on August 20, 1975.
His main occupation was as a roofer until injury forced him to retire. Ira was a loving and caring man, who would go out of his way to help anyone in need. He loved fishing with the grandkids. He enjoyed watching sports and was a life-long fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Mr. Jones is preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Stanley and Dennis; three sisters: Peggy Sue, Eileen and Sandra; his son, Harold Dean; and great-grandchild, Parker. He is survived by his wife, Connie, of Spanish Fork; his mother, Blanche, also of Spanish Fork; three brothers: George (Eileen ) of Spanish Fork, Bradley (Amy) Salt Lake City, Blaine (Cynthia) of West Valley; and seven children: James (Erika) of Orem, Stephanie (Lynn) Belt of Payson, Donald of Spanish Fork , Derrick (Amanda) of Salt Lake City, Darrin (Roxanne), Diana, and Terese, all of Spanish Fork. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Jestia, Jaimie, Joshua, Robert, Cecily, Kellie, Angelina, Christian, Marcelo, Malu, Titan, Abbey, Kaden; and nine great-grandchildren: Annika, Nicholas, Bella, Xavier, Jayden, Jordyn, Paityn, Axel, and Bexlee.
He will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed. Go Steelers!
A visitation for family will be Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 11 a.m.– 4 p.m., at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah. No further services are scheduled.
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Karen Breinholt says
March 30, 2020 at 2:16 pmSorry to hear of Snooky’s passing. As a fellow Thistle-ite we would all run around together. Loved his mom and dad and sis, Eileen. May God bless you all with the knowledge of life Eternal. Never ever did we call him Ira.
Marilynn Livingston says
March 31, 2020 at 4:37 amMy heart hurts. Snooks was like a brother to me, not just a cousin. I will miss his calls, reminiscing about our childhood, his humor and even our heated conversations. I love you and will miss you always dear brother.
Marilynn Livingston says
March 31, 2020 at 4:49 amMy heart hurts. Snooks was more brother than cousin and I will miss him dearly.