Oran E. Jones Sr.

Oran E. Jones Sr., 80, of Cloverdale, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 in Putnam County Hospital.

He was born Aug. 8, 1940 in Quincy to William Jones and Mattie Jones.

He was retired from Allison Transmission and worked for Dale’s Auto and Repair after his retirement.

He was a member of the Coon Hunters Association and enjoyed helping his brother with his farm. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and was known to be generous to anyone who needed help. He enjoyed horses and loved spending time with his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife and soulmate Brenda Sue Jones; and siblings Betty Collier, Byron Jones, Keith “Casey” Jones and Kenneth Jones.

He is survived by two daughters, Tammy Marrisett of Greenville, Tenn., and Nancy Jones of Roachdale; one son, Oran E. Jones Jr. of Amo; close family friend Zachary Couse; siblings Lisa Wood, Marley Mech (Michael) of Florida, Anna Craig Garner of Shelbyville, Kirby Kay Garner of Daleville, Eden Garner of Florida and Reagen Garner of Florida; 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Cremation was chosen with a celebration of life at a later date.

Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 N. 13th St., Terre Haute, was entrusted with arrangements.