Clarence Earl Jones

Clarence Earl “Bud” Jones, 87, of Morgantown, WV passed peacefully at his home, with the family he built by his side, on the morning of Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Survived by the love of his life, Jacqueline S. Jones, who he would say he loved more than anything in this world. Clarence and Jackie met in Baltimore, MD in 1957, upon his return from the Navy. They, without a doubt, had a marriage most dream of and strive to achieve. They have celebrated 65 beautiful years of marriage with a hug and kiss every morning and night and hands held every place they went. Bud would give her three quick kisses and a “love you baby” to show how much he adored her.

Together, they have two sons, Richard (Roxane) Jones and Jeffrey (Michelle) Jones of Morgantown, WV. Clarence had seven grandchildren: Elizabeth (Chuck) Jones, Daniel (Sarah) Jones, Zachary (Samantha) Jones, Mackenzie (Victor) Magdaleno, Alicia Reckers, Justin (Kelly) Jones and Samantha (Cody) Funk. Clarence had twelve great-grandchildren he adored: Karsyn, Caroline, Jackson, Tristan, Dahlia, Cora, Tinlie, Harbour, Nash, Lane, Lilly & Roy. Clarence is also survived by his brother & sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews.

Clarence served in the United States Navy and fought in the Korean War. During his Naval career, he was stationed on the U.S.S. Caliente. After returning from the Navy, he went to work at the Maryland State Penitentiary in Baltimore, MD, for fifteen years as a Correctional Officer. He and his family then moved to Morgantown, WV, where we worked at the FCI Kennedy Center as a Correctional Officer and worked his way up the ranks to a Counselor, where he retired after 20 years of service.

Clarence would spend his summers on the water around Chincoteague Island with his family. He would spend winters at Deer Camp hunting with his favorite guys by his side. He loved fishing, hunting and being outdoors.

Clarence was a proud descendant of General William Tecumseh Sherman, he enjoyed a beautiful visit to Lancaster, OH touring the family homes and studying his family genealogy.

Clarence was preceded in death by his Grandparents Hurley and Hettie Ricewick; his mother, Laura Sheets; his brother, Jim and sisters Patty, Sandy, Becky and Kimmie; his father & mother-In-Law Harold and Beryl Bolyard.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Monday, August 19, 2024 from 4pm – 8pm, and again on Tuesday from 10am until the time of the funeral service at 11am with Pastor Marshall Woods officiating. Following the funeral service, Clarence will be laid to rest at WV National Cemetery with full military honors.