Ralph Jones, 89, of San Antonio, Florida passed away Saturday, May 13th, 2023. Ralph was born on June 7, 1933 in San Antonio, Florida to Jesse Alexander Jones Sr. and Lula Jones.
Ralph was an entrepreneur; he owned three bars (Ralph's San Ann Liquors, Club Dela at Lake Lola, S.F. in trilacoochee), he was a rancher and realtor. He was a council member of San Antonio. He enjoyed fishing. Ralph was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Jesse Alexander Jones Sr. and Lula Jones; Son: Ralph Edward Jones; Grandchildren: Justin Adams, William James Coppage; and his siblings.
Ralph is survived by his children: Jennifer Lauket, Linda Jones, and James Jones; Life-partner: Cindy Avery; grandchildren: Shane Malone, Mallory Malone, Savanah Coppage, Kelli Lauket, Sean Lauket; great-grandchildren: Jamall, Jase, Jaxton, Mariana, Ayden Malone, Carson Coppage; many nieces, and nephews.
A time of viewing and visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City, Florida.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in San Antonio, Florida. Interment will follow mass at Garden of Memories in San Antonio, Florida
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in James's name.
Visitation
Hodges Family Funeral Home (Dade)
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
11441 US HIGHWAY 301
Dade City, FL 33525
Funeral Mass
Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Thursday, May 25, 2023
10:00 AM
32830 Saint Anthony Way
San Antonio, FL 33576
Committal Service
Garden of Memories Cemetery
Thursday, May 25, 2023
33010 State Route 52
San Antonio, Florida 33576