Ronald "Ron" K. Jones

Ronald K. Jones was born on February 9, 1941, at home in Hartford, Ohio, to Kenneth and Ruth (Brown) Jones. He was a longtime resident of Fowler and Vienna, who passed away on December 15, 2025.

Ron was a lover of the outdoors with a passion for hiking in the woods. In addition, he liked hunting deer, turkey, and pheasant. His hobbies included NASCAR, Cleveland Browns football, the Buckeyes, gardening, reading, and WWII history.

After graduating from Hartford High School in 1960, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne Division, with service in Korea. His military service reflected his courage, discipline, and a strong sense of duty.

Following an honorable discharge, Ron went to work and retired as a meat cutter from Sparkle Market in Cortland. He also supported and worked with his cousins’ business, Jones Processing in Hartford.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Linda R. (Sherwood) Jones; along with his sisters, Velva Clupper (Bill) and Nancy Poltar.

Ron is survived by his daughters, Sharon Music-Zimmerman (Scott) and Kari Filipovich (Tim); grandchildren, who cherished his love, guidance, and unwavering support, Tyler Zimmerman (Emily), Chad Filipovich, and Connor Filipovich; sisters-in-law, Sondra Bates (Jim) and Arlene Fitzsimmons-Pratt (Tony); brother-in-law, Blair Sherwood (Emily); many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews; as well as his beloved cat, Tom, who rarely left his side.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 4-6 PM, at Briceland Funeral Service, 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM. He will be laid to rest next to his wife at Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, Ohio 44514.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for his family at: www.bricelandfuneralservice.com