Hubert P. Jones

Hubert Paul “Smokey” Jones, 63, of Galesburg, died at 7:13 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at home. Smokey was born November 2, 1951 in Peoria, the son of Paul Edwin and Donna Lee Binegar Jones.  He married Rhonda Rhoades on October 5, 1976 in Galesburg.  He is survived by his wife, Rhonda of Galesburg; his mother, Donna Jones Davis of Galesburg; sons, Gary Jones of Galesburg, Gavin (Heather Scott) Jones of Galesburg, Trintity (Julie) Jones of Panama City, FL, Travis (Sonya) Jones of Galesburg; daughters, Kimberly (Craig) Shumaker of Delong, Suzy (Barry Goodwin) Jones-Goodwin of Galesburg, Lilly and Kelsy Jones still at home; one brother, Donald (Pamela) Jones of Kirkwood; and sisters, Donna (Sandy) Tripp of Mystic, IA, and Carol (Michael) Robinson of Galesburg, 9 grandchildren and one great grandson.  He is also survived by a special friend, Cody Griswold of Galesburg.  He was preceded in death by his father, a sister, Terry Goudy and a nephew. Smokey worked as a truck driver at Olson Packaging for several years until he retired due to illness.  He was a member of ABATE, the Sportsman’s Club, and the Second Baptist Church.  He loved camping, riding his Harley Davidson, and fishing.  Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.