Our beloved father, brother, grandfather and longtime friend, Frederick Maurice (Fred) Jones, 88, passed away May 16, 2019 in Price.

Born March 10, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Charles Franklin and Zillah Faye Ericson Jones. Married Betty Marie Blocker, December 5, 1950. Betty passed away November 6, 2003. Married Judy Gardner November 26, 2008. She passed away May 2, 2019. Fred has six children: Max, Charles, Robert, Terry, John and Mary.

Fred served in the military for 20 years. After he retired from the military, he started investing into real estate. If there was a deal to be had, he had it! Later in life he became a caregiver to his wife, dad and mother-in-law, it was often joked that he had his own care center.   He also had a used car sales lot with his son Terry.

Fred was a real prankster and always had a joke. He loved to make people laugh. If he thought something was funny, he never forgot it.

On July 19, 2018 Fred was able to be united with his daughter Mary, and she was able to meet four of her brothers when she flew from Mississippi to Utah. Mary was able to spend a few days getting to know her family.

Survived by 4 sons and 1 daughter and their spouses. Charles (Kalynn) Jones, Helper UT, Robert (Dianne) Jones, Clatskanie OR, Terry Jones, Price UT, John (Debbie) Jones, Helper Ut, Mary (Harold) Whitted, Lucedale MS, 22 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and 21 great-great grandchildren. Three sisters, Kathryn Faye Mathie, Veda Merline Jones and LaRae Majors.

Preceded in death by parents; son, Max Gordon Jones; brother, Charles Eugene Jones; granddaughter, Judy Ryser Jones; great grandson, Jastin Adams; great-great granddaughter, Angel Espino; sister-in-law, Barbara Jones; and brother-in-law, Lamar Mathie.

A Grave Dedication will be held at the Elmo Cemetery at 11 a.m. May 25, 2019, and a Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. at the Parkway Pavilion, 100 West, Helper UT. There will be a potluck luncheon. Memories of Fred may be shared online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net