Ronald Jones 1937 – 2022

Ronald Patric (R.P.) Jones passed away at his home in Billings on October 28 at the age of 85. He was surrounded by family and his passing was peaceful. He had been in declining health for the last three years and he was ready to leave this world on the wings of angels.

He was born in Scobey, Montana on March 13, 1937, to Lalon Jones and Verna (Gebhardt) Jones of Peerless, Montana. He attended Peerless Public Schools and graduated from high school in 1954. After graduating, he attended Northern Montana College for one year. On November 5th, 1955, Ron volunteered for the draft with plans of enlisting in the Army. When he got to Butte for the physical, and after the testin...