87R24404 CW-D
By: Darby H.R. No. 999
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the
passing of Ronnie S. Jones of San Angelo on December 5, 2019, at the
age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 6, 1942, in Mexia, Ronnie Jones was the
son of Ann and Elwood Jones; he grew up in Snyder with the
companionship of four siblings, Larry, Norman, Dolly, and Gary;
after playing baseball for Odessa College on full scholarship, he
was signed to play professionally for the Houston Astros
organization; and
WHEREAS, In August 1971, he was accepted into the 26th Game
Warden Training Academy at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department;
upon his graduation in 1972, he was stationed in Vernon, where he
served for seven years as a state game warden; he then took a job as
game warden at the W. T. Waggoner Ranch, one of the largest
privately owned ranches in the country; in his free time, Mr. Jones
enjoyed outdoor activities, such as baseball, golf, hunting, and
fishing, especially with his friends and family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones wed Patricia Stanley in Odessa in 1964;
the couple were blessed with three children, Cheri, Bobby, and
Steve, and their family later grew to include six grandchildren;
after his marriage ended, Mr. Jones was fortunate enough to find
love again with his beloved companion of 15 years, Joyce Joy; and
WHEREAS, Although Ronnie Jones is greatly missed, he left his
family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will forever
treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ronnie S. Jones and
extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his
companion, Joyce Joy; to his children, Cheri Roberts, Bobby Jones,
and Steve Jones; to his grandchildren, Craig Roberts, Stephanie
Roberts, and Ryan, Lauren, Sydni Rae, and Reid Jones; to his
siblings, Dolly Echols and Gary Meredith; and to his other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ronnie
Jones.