Joseph Sterling Jones, age 65, of Clinton, Missouri passed away, Thursday, October 19, 2006 at his home. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2006 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Phil Egan officiating. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2006 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.


Joe worked for KCP&L for thirty years where he was a maintenance foreman before his retirement. He served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, The American Legion, the V.F.W. Post 1894 Military Honor Guard, and the Eagles.

Joe is survived by a son, Todd Jones and wife Suzi, of Sedalia, two sisters, Peggy Cox and husband Bill, Mary Frances Trenary and husband Larry, both of Clinton, two brothers, Robert Jones and wife Evonne, of Appleton City, Roy Jones and wife Penny, of Lowry City, two sister-in-laws, Judy Harris and husband Jerry, Paula Phillips and husband Larry, all of Clinton, three brother-in-laws, Kenny Hale and wife Sandy, of Urich, Danny Hale and wife Lois of Clinton, Paul Hale and wife Becci of Springfield.