M.L. "Leon" Jones' Obituary
M.L. “Leon” Jones, age 90, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Gainesville, FL. Leon was born on March 29, 1934, in Paxton, FL. to Leonard K. and Lela Effie Bass Jones.
He proudly served in the United States Air Force, and worked for Gainesville Police office, he was a Alachua County Sheriff Detective and taught law enforcement at Santa Fe College. He was a Building inspector for Alachua County, and later for High Springs and Alachua. Leon was also co-owner of Jones and Jones Construction.
Leon is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Rheta Royer Jones.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Herron.
Leon is the last surviving of six brothers and sisters.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 10:00 am at Forest Meadows West Cemetery with Rev. Calvin Carr as officiant. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 6, 2024,from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.at Williams-Thomas Westarea 823 N.W. 143 street Newberry, FL.
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