Richard Jones Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard Truman Jones Memorial Services will be celebrated Sunday, March 15th, 2020 at 7:00 pm at Cypress Funeral Home in Maurice for Richard Truman Jones, 77, who passed away Tuesday, March 10th in Maurice. Visitation will be observed Sunday, March 15th from 6:00 pm until the time of service, at Cypress Funeral Home. Richard was born on December 21, 1942 in Covington, Kentucky, the son of the late, Winston Raymond Jones and Lorena Fackler Jones. He was a long-time resident of South Louisiana where he worked for many years in the Oil & Gas industry. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his dogs, Deuce & Brees, who he affectionately called “The Boys”. Richard enjoyed being a grandfather and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Cheryl Pisciotta Jones of Maurice; two daughters, Angelle Jones of Lafayette and Candie Higginbotham and her husband Jeffery of Maurice; his son, Richard James Jones of New Iberia; grandchildren, Kelsey Sinitiere, Katelyn Sinitiere, Raegan Sinitiere, Kamryn Jones, Richard James Jones, Jr., Megan Welch, Emalie Jones, James Higginbotham; great grandchildren, Ashleigh Welch and Zoeigh Welch; his two dear friends Roy Vanhaverbeke and Ricky Hulin. He was preceded in death by his brother James “Jimmy” Jones. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Richard’s name to the Special Olympics, online at https://give.specialolympics.org/ Online obituary and guestbook may be viewed at www.CypressFunerals.com Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 West Lafayette St., Maurice, LA. 70555, 337-740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Jones

December 21, 1942 - March 10, 2020