THOMAS DALE “Tom” JONES
Thomas Dale “Tom” Jones, was born April 13, 1956 in Holden, Missouri and departed this life on July 21, 2025 at his son’s home in Kingsville, Missouri, surrounded by the love of his family, at the age of 69 years, 3 months and 8 days.
He was the son of Joseph M. “Joe” and Bertie Jane (Foster) Jones.
Tom spent his entire life in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, graduating from Pleasant Hill High School in 1974. After graduation he went to work for Operating Engineers Union Local #101 and worked for them his entire working career, retiring on July 1, 2011.
On August 28, 1982, Tom was united in marriage with Marsha Lynn Clouser at the First Christian Church of Pleasant Hill and to this union one son, Andrew Thomas “Andy” Jones, was born. Marsha passed away January 28, 2022 after several years of declining health. During this time, Tom faithfully and compassionately became Marsha’s caregiver.
Tom enjoyed pulling draft horses and ponies, riding mules, coon hunting, running coyote dogs, farming and raising cattle, and looked forward to cooking fish at the yearly fish fry at Jerry Dale’s house all with a cold Hamm’s beer in his hand. Tom was known for his famous one liners and perfectly timed jokes.
Tom loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Marsha, Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Bertie Jones and one grandson, Jared Jones.
He is survived by his son, Andy Jones and wife Annie of Kingsville, Missouri; brother, Jeff Jones and wife Marla of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; sister, JoAnn Jones of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; grandchildren, Case, Kimber and Paisley, other relatives and many, many friends.
The family of Thomas Dale “Tom’ Jones will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. A Graveside Service and Interment will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Staley Mound Cemetery with Rev. Preston Sanders officiating. Casket Bearers will be Andy Jones, Jeff Jones, Jack Wilmoth, Brian Prewitt, Bruce Simms and Billie Wilmoth.
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Sending deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tom. May God’s peace and comfort be with you at this time.
myself and Tom had a lot of fun coon hunting running our hounds..Tom was always telling jokes and funny stories …he was even my landlord at onetime…Tom was one hell of a good man..
My sincere condolences to the family of Tom. He was a stellar classmate & his memory will never be forgotten.
Love you Tom Cat! I’m so glad that you and your wonderful wife are back together.♥️
Sending prayers to all of you. I have many memories growing up giving old “Turkey Tom” a hard time! He was the sweetest!
I had heard that Tom wasn’t doing well. I went to school with Tom and graduated with him, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom was always fun to be around and ride mules with. Praying the Jones and Wilmoth families feel Gods presence along with his peace and comfort through this difficult time, and I know y’all have so many stories and memories to keep you laughing for generations ❤️🙏
I’m deeply saddened by the news of Tom’s passing. Some of my fondest memories are of him and Dad at the farm—long days, hearty laughs, and Tom’s legendary one-liners that always caught me off guard. Even now, those quips come back to me and bring a smile. Tom had a way of making everyday moments memorable. I feel lucky to have shared those times with him. Sending love and strength to his family and to all who miss him.
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