Danny Eugene Jones' Obituary
Danny Jones, 63, of Tulsa, OK passed from this life on May 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born December 20, 1959 in Tulsa, OK to Alvin and Lavella Jones. He survived by his son Griffin, his brother David and sister Jana, nieces Sarah and Alyssa and nephews Derek and Matt. He has three surviving uncles. Two from his father’s side, David Jones and William (Bill) Taulman and one uncle from his mother’s side, Denzil Keeton. He also has nine cousins.
Danny grew up in west Tulsa and graduated from Webster High School in 1978. He worked at various machinist jobs, construction and oil field work before later joining the Coweta Fire Department. He enlisted in the US Marines in November of 1987 and was Honorably discharged in February of 1989. He returned to the Coweta Fire Department and from there joined the Tulsa Fire Department and served 25 years until his retirement. After retiring, he pursued work as an owner/operator truck driver until his illness stopped him in January of 2022.
Danny was a friend to everyone he met. He will be missed by all.
Celebration of Life services will be held Friday, June 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Baptist Church (1703 W 41st St S, Tulsa, OK 74107) with Pastor Rodney Harris officiating
A lunch will follow after the service
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