David Newton Jones, Jr.
August 10, 1968 ~ July 20, 2019
David Newton Jones, Jr., 50, of New Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019, at his residence.
He was born August 10, 1968, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of David Newton Jones, Sr. and Rhonda Lea (Meyer) Conley.
Following graduation from high school, David attended Eastern Michigan University.
He was united in marriage on May 20, 2006, in Jefferson City, MO to Cynthia Gale Schmidt who survives at the home.
David worked for XPO Logistics, previously known as CCX and Con-Way Freight, since 1996 and as the Service Center Manager in the Columbia, MO terminal since 2006.
In his free time David enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing. He enjoyed grouse hunts in Michigan with his brothers, uncles and step-father as well as deer, duck and turkey seasons with anyone he could talk into going with him. He was particularly fond of fishing, whether in his boat or fly fishing. He also enjoyed playing video games with his nephews and daughter and spending time with family, including awesome family vacations. Above all else, his greatest love was time spent with his wife and daughter. He was proud to have taught Emma how to fly fish and cast a fishing rod and would attend all her sporting activities.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Jones, New Bloomfield; his daughter, Emma Claire Jones; his mother and step-father, Rhonda and Mel Conley, Milan, MI; two siblings, Gary (Michele) Jones, Monroe, MI; Dani (Mike) Weathers, Milan, MI; step-mother, Karen Dimsdale, Decatur, TN; step-siblings, Misti (Mark) Burtscher, Temperance, MI; Shane (Adrianne) Conley, Monroe, MI; uncles and spouses, Kenneth (Brenda) Meyer, Jr., Chet Meyer, Rick (Donna) Jones, Kenny Jones, Judy Jones; mother-in-law, Harriet Schmidt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pam and Peter Regan, and Jeff and Carla Schmidt; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Jones, Sr.; grandparents, Kenneth and Carol Meyer, Clinton and Mona Jean Jones; father-in-law, Raymond Schmidt; uncles, Dan Jones and Roy Quarrels; and aunts, Rita Meyer, Laverne Quarrels, and Paulette Jones.
A time to remember Dave and visit with family and friends will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday July 25, 2019 and from 11:00 a.m. to noon Friday, July 26, 2019 at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be at noon on Friday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Rev. Samuel Powell officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for the benefit of Emma Jones’s future educational needs in care of her mother.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born August 10, 1968, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of David Newton Jones, Sr. and Rhonda Lea (Meyer) Conley.
Following graduation from high school, David attended Eastern Michigan University.
He was united in marriage on May 20, 2006, in Jefferson City, MO to Cynthia Gale Schmidt who survives at the home.
David worked for XPO Logistics, previously known as CCX and Con-Way Freight, since 1996 and as the Service Center Manager in the Columbia, MO terminal since 2006.
In his free time David enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing. He enjoyed grouse hunts in Michigan with his brothers, uncles and step-father as well as deer, duck and turkey seasons with anyone he could talk into going with him. He was particularly fond of fishing, whether in his boat or fly fishing. He also enjoyed playing video games with his nephews and daughter and spending time with family, including awesome family vacations. Above all else, his greatest love was time spent with his wife and daughter. He was proud to have taught Emma how to fly fish and cast a fishing rod and would attend all her sporting activities.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Jones, New Bloomfield; his daughter, Emma Claire Jones; his mother and step-father, Rhonda and Mel Conley, Milan, MI; two siblings, Gary (Michele) Jones, Monroe, MI; Dani (Mike) Weathers, Milan, MI; step-mother, Karen Dimsdale, Decatur, TN; step-siblings, Misti (Mark) Burtscher, Temperance, MI; Shane (Adrianne) Conley, Monroe, MI; uncles and spouses, Kenneth (Brenda) Meyer, Jr., Chet Meyer, Rick (Donna) Jones, Kenny Jones, Judy Jones; mother-in-law, Harriet Schmidt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pam and Peter Regan, and Jeff and Carla Schmidt; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Jones, Sr.; grandparents, Kenneth and Carol Meyer, Clinton and Mona Jean Jones; father-in-law, Raymond Schmidt; uncles, Dan Jones and Roy Quarrels; and aunts, Rita Meyer, Laverne Quarrels, and Paulette Jones.
A time to remember Dave and visit with family and friends will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday July 25, 2019 and from 11:00 a.m. to noon Friday, July 26, 2019 at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be at noon on Friday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Rev. Samuel Powell officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for the benefit of Emma Jones’s future educational needs in care of her mother.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Thoughts and prayers from the Volmert family to Cindy, Emma and all of those mourning Dave’s loss. He was a wonderful man and devoted Daddy and we were blessed to know him.
Sending our most sincere condolences to Cindy, Emma and all who loved Dave.
Thoughts and prayers to Cindy, Emma and the entire family. God will keep you and get us through this time of mourning. Rik, Jill & Ilse Lind Combs
I remember the trip to cedar point and all the fun we had together that day. All the family Christmas get togethers and the birthday parties. The summer you spent in Florida and all the trips to the beach.My thoughts and prayers for Cindy and Emma and as well Aunt Rhonda, Gary and Dani Marie. May God watch over all and give comfort to all.
Our families enjoyed our time together watching the girls learn to play soccer together. David always was always there as Emma’s best cheer leader. He will be missed.
I was blessed to be able to watch after Emma at the after school care at Trinity, and have talked to this nice man multiple times. My thoughts, prayers, and love are sent to this wonderful family.
Rhonda & Mel, Dick and I are so sorry for your loss. Dick & Cheri Case
I worked with dave at con-way co until retirement he was the best ,and fairest boss I ever had…RIP big dave
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Our condolences, he will be greatly missed. Dr. Bart and Carol
From Milan, Mich class on 1986. Our sincere condolences. David will be missed by many.