Graveside services for Kenneth Jones, 89, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2026 at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell, Oklahoma, under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell.
Mr. Jones passed away on November 9, 2026 in Oklahoma City.
Kenneth Ray Jones was born on December 26, 1936 to Lester Ray Jones and Ella Agnes Jones (Cox) in Elgin, Oklahoma.
Kenneth grew up in Lawton and attended school there, graduating with the Wolverine class of 1955. He soon joined the military and served his country proudly in the United States Army.
After finishing his time in the service, Kenneth began work as a diesel mechanic. His career spanned 33 years, wherein he worked for Be-Mac Transport, A&R Freightliner, and Dillon’s Grocery.
In his retirement, Kenneth continued working as a hot shot driver, truck driver and diesel mechanic for many area ranches until he was 87 years old. He made his home in Moore for many years before relocating to Purcell in 2000. He began attending Union Hill Baptist Church, where he enjoyed fellowship and made many lasting relationships.
Later in life, Kenneth married Laura Finley, and they shared many happy years together. In his spare time, Kenneth loved reading westerns, collecting coins, and antique glass. He was a beloved father, grandpa, and husband who will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Finley and his parents, Lester and Ella Jones.
Kenneth is survived by his wife Janice Jones; children, Joree Jones-Walters and husband, Ron, of Arcadia, Keith Jones of Oklahoma City and T.C. Finley of Purcell; sister, Shirley Cozert and husband, Richard, of Carrier Mills, Ill.; six grandchildren, Aaron Walters, Ryan Walters, Bryan Walters, Jason Finley, Shaun Ferguson and Lauren Rivers; six great-grandchildren, Jamison, Parks, Prescott, Monroe, Rosilyn and Amelia and a host of other family and friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonlittle.com.