Mr. Ronald Wayne Jones, 82, of Gray, passed away Thursday evening, October 15, 2026 at his home.  He was born July 8, 1944 in Barbourville, the son of the late Craig and Ethel Warren Jones.

Ronnie was a former CSX Railroad engineer and a member of the Keck Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Mountain Lodge 187 F & AM.  He enjoyed fishing, tinkering and spending time with his family.  He was also an avid UK fan.

On March 2, 1963, he united in marriage with Betty Jane Owens, who preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by parents-in-law, James Thomas and Sarah Owens; son-in-law, Eddie Nash and great granddaughter, Stella Jane Crawford.

Survivors include his beloved children, Cynthia Nash of Richmond, Jeffrey Jones and wife, Bobbi, of Gray and Jennifer Bruner and husband, Bebo, of Fisherville;  sister-in-law, Sue Marler of Gray; brother-in-law, Alvin Owens and wife, Maggie, all of Gray; cherished grandchildren, Roxanne Doane and Seth Gyr, Brigetta Crawford and husband, Bryan, Richard Doane, Alyson Monaco and husband, Trey, Alayna Jones and Hunter McRight, Marcus Davis and wife, Whitney, Macy Bruner, Luke Davis and wife, Makenna, Alyvia Jones and fiancé, Dakota Tye, and Emma Bruner; great grandchildren, Bryson and Cameron Nantz, Drakken Doane, Anderson Crawford, Rayden Monaco, Abel Nantz, Harland Crawford, Vally Ray McRight, Drew Davis, Brooks Monaco and Banks McRight; among other loved ones and dear friends.

His funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Wednesday, October 21 at 12 Noon with Rev. Darrell Warren officiating.  He will be laid to rest in the Anderson Campbell Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Coy Smith, Bobby Widner, Criss Smith, Luke Davis, Marcus Davis, Cameron Nantz, Hunter McRight, Trey Monaco and Abel Nantz.  Honorary bearers will be Pepper Gaddis, Buford Warren, deacons and church family at Keck Baptist Church and his long-time co-workers at CSX.

Friends may visit at the funeral home Tuesday between 6 and 8 P.M. and Wednesday prior to the funeral hour.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Stephanie Smith, Becky Wilson and Bluegrass Hospice for the excellent care given to Ronnie.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.