Bill Jones passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1938, in Pryor, Oklahoma.

Bill graduated from Strang High School and went on to work as an electrician for 35 years. He was a proud member of IBEW Local 584 throughout his career. On July 1, 1957, Bill married Mary Dunham, and they shared 56 years of marriage together until her passing in 2013.

Bill enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He also had a love for fast cars and enjoyed attending drag races. Whether outdoors or around the racetrack, Bill appreciated the simple things in life and the time spent doing what he enjoyed.

Bill is survived by his children, Gary Jones of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and Wes Jones of Adair, Oklahoma; brother, J.R. “Skinny” Jones and his wife, Marcy, of Pryor, Oklahoma; grandchildren: Gary Jones Jr., Megan Miles, Paula Malchow, Jamie Hardin, and Jessica Fannin; 10 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Clayton Jones and father Andrew Jackson Jones; wife, Mary Jones; daughter, Joyce “Doity” Jones, grandson, Billie Adam McDaniel; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. 

Bill will be remembered for his many years of hard work, his love of the outdoors and fast cars, and the life he shared with his family.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in the Benge Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2026, at Shipman’s Funeral Home. To leave a personal message, please visit his guestbook at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com.