1946
Malcolm
2016
Malcolm Duwayne Jones
December 14, 1946 — June 26, 2016
MMCS Malcolm D. Jones, USN(RET) of La Feria left us on his greatest deployment on Sunday, June 26th at the Valley Baptist Medical Center. Born in Winchester, IN in December of 1946 to Milton and Ila Jones, he and his two brothers moved to the Rio Grande Valley when he was young. He was the middle brother to his older brother Ebon and his younger brother Phillip. After graduating from Los Fresnos High School he put himself through barber school. He was working as a barber when he was drafted into the Navy in 1966. During his 20 years in the Navy he spent time on 6 different ships. One of his most memorable deployments was in 1966 when he was stationed on the USS Boston with both of his brothers. His final assignment prior to retirement was as a member of the Navsuflant Readiness Support Group in Charleston, SC. Since retirement Malcolm was active in organizing and attending various naval ship reunions. He spent the last 20 years as a volunteer and Goat Director for the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show. Some of his favorite pastimes involved being on his farm and raising cattle and goats, but his greatest passion was his grandchildren.
Malcolm is survived by his wife Brenda (Dodd) of 46 years; his daughter Michele (Jones) Wood; six grandchildren: SrA Malcolm D. (DuWayne) Jones II, Briar Holt, Bethany Wood, Cameron Wood, Brayden Alexander and Casey Wood; two great grandsons: AJ Jones and Bradley Wood; two brothers: Ebon (Linda Mae) Jones and Phillip (Linda) Jones; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Melanie (Jones) Alexander and his parents Milton and Ila Jones.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 29th at 10:00am at the Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home on Ed Carey Drive in Harlingen and will be conducted by Pastor Mel Justice of the First Church of the Nazarene. Graveside services will follow at the Raymondville Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Malcolm's honor be sent to the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Scholarship Fund, 1000 N. Texas Ave. Mercedes TX 78570.
The family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses who so caringly and compassionately provided for him, those who steadfastly stood by his side, including his special niece Cindy (Thomas) Purvis, DVM, and for all of the thoughts and prayers sent their way.
Malcolm is survived by his wife Brenda (Dodd) of 46 years; his daughter Michele (Jones) Wood; six grandchildren: SrA Malcolm D. (DuWayne) Jones II, Briar Holt, Bethany Wood, Cameron Wood, Brayden Alexander and Casey Wood; two great grandsons: AJ Jones and Bradley Wood; two brothers: Ebon (Linda Mae) Jones and Phillip (Linda) Jones; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Melanie (Jones) Alexander and his parents Milton and Ila Jones.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 29th at 10:00am at the Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home on Ed Carey Drive in Harlingen and will be conducted by Pastor Mel Justice of the First Church of the Nazarene. Graveside services will follow at the Raymondville Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Malcolm's honor be sent to the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Scholarship Fund, 1000 N. Texas Ave. Mercedes TX 78570.
The family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses who so caringly and compassionately provided for him, those who steadfastly stood by his side, including his special niece Cindy (Thomas) Purvis, DVM, and for all of the thoughts and prayers sent their way.
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