Ernest Kenneth (Kenny) Jones, Jr, passed away March 2, 2025, at Diversicare-Hutchinson. He was born August 15, 1931, to Ernest Kenneth and Opal Ilah Cook Jones in Neodesha, KS.
Kenny graduated from Neodesha High School in 1950. He farmed with his father and eventually joined the Army National Guard. He served a tour of duty in Korea. After being honorably discharged, Kenny enrolled in the Milford Trade School in Milford, NE, to study diesel mechanics.
On September 1, 1956, he married Ruth Ann Hansen in Friend, NE. They were married for over 68 years. To this union were added two sons- Terry Brice and Tony Michael.
Kenny worked for the City of Neodesha’s water department and later for its power plant for nine years. When the family moved to Hutchinson, he worked for Kansas Power and Light from which he retired after 25 years of service.
He is survived by his: wife, Ruth; son, Tony (Gena) of Olathe; and two grandsons, Andrew Jorgen Jones of Brooktondale, NY and Trevor Christian Jones of Emporia, KS. He was preceded in death by his: parents, infant brother, Darrel; and son, Terry Jones.
There will be a Memorial Service Friday March 7, 2025 at 2 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church- Hutchinson with Rev. Dr. Kim Biery officiating. There will be a private family inurnment.