Richard I. Jones Jr.

Richard I. Jones Jr. obituary

Richard I. Jones Jr.

Richard Jones Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 1, 2026.
Richard I. Jones Jr., 60, passed away on Tuesday January 27, 2026. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ., he was the son of Richard Sr. and Janet (McClain) Jones. Richard was a graduate of Freedom High School and later became a very talented welder. He was a simple man who loved his family very much. Richard will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Surviving are his children: Kristofer Strausser, Krystal Beckmann, Kierstyn Melber and her husband Christopher, Kourtney Tine and her husband Nicholas, and Kassandra Jones. Sisters: Jennifer Williams and her husband Albert, and Alyse Jones. Richard has 6 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his siblings: Tristan Jones and Melissa Jones.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.odonnellfuneralhomes.com

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