Clarence Jones

Clarence Walter Jones

1943 - 2021

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Obituary of Clarence Walter Jones

Clarence "Walter" Jones, age 78, passed away on September 18, 2021. He was born in Wauchula, Florida on June 28, 1943 to Clarence and Ethel Jones. He spent most of his life in Punta Gorda, Florida. He graduated from high school later on in life and became a truck driver for large trucks across the country. He proudly served in the Army in Vietnam and then the Reserves. He married Shelby Jones on June 12, 1973. Clarence was a member of the American Legion Post 103 and enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with his family. He spent many vacations in the Smokey Mountains and being with the guys he served in Vietnam with every year. Pallbearers include Scott Patterson, Allen Jones, Oliver Jones, Hanky Jones, Danny Jones and Josh Jones. Clarence was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Ethel; siblings Oscar, Betty, and Ruby. Clarence is survived by his wife Shelby Jones; daughter Venita (Scott) Patterson; sons Clarence (Michelle) Jones Jr., Thomas Jones, Sam (Lisa) Jones and, Richard (Sandy) Pendery, step daughters Holly Jones and Kim Kane; siblings Jewell Newell and Amanda (Gary) Simes; many grandchildren including Jason, Jessica, Chris, Michael, Theresa, Joshua, Danny, Jimmy, Nicole, Sarah and Matthew; ​ many great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 from 11:30pm to 1:30pm. Following there will be a service with full military honors rendered starting at 1:30pm (Thursday, September 23rd, 2021). All services will be held at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home located at 9400 Indian Springs Cemetery Road, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950.
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Thursday
23
September

Viewing

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home
9400 Indian Spring Cemetery Road
Punta Gorda, Florida, United States
941-639-1171
Thursday
23
September

Service

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home
9400 Indian Spring Cemetery Road
Punta Gorda, Florida, United States
941-639-1171