Dale Wayne Jones

Funeral Services for Mr. Dale Wayne Jones, 81 of Lone Grove are scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Christ Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Marietta with Pastor Ronnie Carroll officiating and Pastor Steve Carroll assisting.  Interment will follow to West Memorial Cemetery in Lone Grove.   Services are under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson.  

Dale was born July 30, 1941 in Lone Grove, OK to the late Mr. Harl Issac Jones and Mrs. Talitha Cuma (Austin) Jones.  He departed from this life on Monday, February 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City.  

Dale was raised in Lone Grove graduating from Lone Grove High School.  He met his lifelong sweetheart, Vera Mae and together they were blessed with three children, LaDonna, Michael, and Darlene.  They made their home in the Ardmore area where they raised their children.  When Dale was younger, he and a buddy hitch hiked a ride to Michigan where they worked harvesting corn and fruits.  He returned to Oklahoma where he worked for Texoma Office Supply as the service technician for 40 years. Dale enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren.  Later in life, Dale decided to dedicate his life to Jesus and was baptized.  He was a member of the Christ Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Marietta.  

Preceding him in death were his parents; siblings, Lanora McCulloh, Lewis Jones,  Carl Jones, Kenneth Jones, Minnie Marshall, and Elmer Leroy Jones. 

Dale is survived by his significant other, Vera Mae of the home; children, LaDonna Miller and husband Willie of Marietta, Michael Leibrock of Lone Grove, and Darlene "Dink" Farve and husband Tommy of Lone Grove; siblings, Virginia Jones Carney of Denton, TX and LaVern Davis and husband Jimmy of Ardmore; grandchildren, Jessica Morgan, Caleb Miller, Tyler Farve, and Brett Farve; great grandchildren, Camden Morgan, Blaine Morgan, and John Lukas Farve; several nieces and nephews; and by a host of other family and friends. 

Pallbearers will be Tyler Farve, Brett Farve, Sean Davis, Dale Davis, Michael Stradley, and Tony Jones.  Honorary bearers will be Jimmy Davis, Larry Hartman, Rick Keller, and John Deathridge. 

Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6-8 P.M. at Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson. 

Memories may be shared online at www.alexandergrayfh.com.