Tom Jones

Tom Jones, 81 years old, of Alexandria, KY, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at his home. He suffered with severe COPD & congestive heart failure. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army. Tom married his high school sweetheart, Claire Hendrick. He loved his family, dogs and home and on sunny days Tom could be found on his porch throwing the ball to his dog, Zoe. He was a lifetime member of the Campbell County Game & Fish Club. Some of his favorite times were spent with his family camping in the Smoky Mountains. He was an avid hunter with both gun and bow. Tom enjoyed wildlife and photography. He graduated from Bellevue High School. Retired from Upjohn Co. after working 32 years there. He is survived by his wife, Claire Hendrick Jones; daughter, Lori Rizzo; 2 brothers, John & Robert Jones; sister, Dorothy “Dottie” Farrell; grandchildren, Tamara Jones, Casey Jones, Mandy Rizzo & Luke Rizzo; great grandchildren, Jada Arrowood, Aiden Jones & Cason Jones. Tom was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Jones; sister, Ruth Ann Schwartz and his son-in-law, Richard Rizzo. Visitation 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Friday at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church Alexandria, KY. Memorials are suggested to Campbell County Animal Shelter, 1989 Poplar Ridge Rd, Melbourne, KY 41059.