Ward Lavern Jones

Ward Lavern Jones, of Marshfield, MO, was born on April 5, 1953, to Lavern and Rubydean Ruth (Ward) Jones. He departed this life on September 28, 2026, in Amarillo, TX at the age of 73.

Ward was a Marshfield High School graduate. He retired as a maintenance supervisor for Missouri Highway and Transportation Department.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lavern and Rubydean Jones; a niece, Michelle Thoms and a nephew, Brad Jones

Ward is survived by his wife, Angie Jones, of the home; three children, Shannon Jones of Marshfield, Staci Caffey and husband Jeff of Camdenton, and Kyle Jones of Marshfield; his siblings, Joyce Thoms of Marshfield, Janice Dugan of Marshfield,  Donald Jones and wife Toni of Seymour and Justina Savas and her husband Bill of Marshfield; six grandchildren, Taylor Caffey, Chase Caffey, Ayden Jones, Chloe Caffey, Lisette Jones and Reece Caffey; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Temple Baptist Church, Marshfield, with Pastor Tim Auten officiating,  under the direction of Fraker Funeral Home, Inc.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., in Fraker Funeral Home, Inc., Marshfield.

Interment will follow in Marshfield Cemetery under the direction of Fraker Funeral Home, Inc.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association and left in care of Fraker Funeral Home, Inc., P.O. Box 85, Marshfield, MO, 65706.