Dr. Richard A Jones

Dr. Richard A. “Rick” Jones, 87, of Westminster, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Westminster Ridge.  Born May 12, 1929 in New Windsor, MD, he was the son of the late Alma Shipley Jones and Arvin P. Jones.  He was the loving husband of 66 years to Yvonne M. “Bonnie” Jones. 

Before retiring he worked as the pathologist and medical examiner for Carroll County.  He was a veteran of the Air Force and graduated from Bridgewater College and the University of Maryland.  He was a member of the Westminster Church of the Brethren, Westminster Elks Lodge No. 2277, Bonds Meadow Rotary, VFW Molleville Post No. 467 and Moose Lodge No. 1381.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bird watching, farming and flying his own plane.

Besides his wife, he is survived by children and spouses Raymond A. Jones and wife Debbie of Salisbury, MD, Linda Y. Haugh and husband Jeffrey of Westminster and Ronald A. Jones and wife Lori of Westminster, a sister Shirley Long of Frederick, a brother Euchlaid Jones and wife Susan of Peru, NY, grandchildren Michael and Stephen Jones, Justin Haugh and wife Sarah, Brandon Haugh and wife Jessica and Tiffany Haugh, Teal Hensel and husband Jay, RJ Jones, great-grandchildren Lucy, Lola, Savannah “Thelma”, Emery and Lily.

He was predeceased by a son Russell A. Jones and great-granddaughter Emma. 

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. until time of memorial service; 10:30 a.m. at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main St., Westminster, with Rev. Art Monroe officiating.  A luncheon for family and friends will follow at the Westminster Elks Lodge, 538 Gorsuch Rd., Westminster, MD 21157. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Heifer International at www.heifer.org. 

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