- Date Of Birth: September 6, 1955
- Date Of Death: September 10, 2014
- State: Colorado
Neal O’Dell Jones, Sr. was born on September 6, 1955, in Beckley, West Virginia to his parents, Elbert Jones and Rosa H. Jackson Jones. He was the seventh child born in the family. He was raised surrounded by his brothers, Vernon, Michael, Elbert and his sisters, Bertha, Edith, Ellestyne, and Barbara. As a child, Neal was caring and playful. He loved to eat, play marbles, ride his skateboard and sleigh ride. He received his early education in West Virginia and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. He furthered his education by attending the Laramie County Community College in Wyoming and the Community College of Denver in Colorado. In 1974, Neal enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Cheyenne, WY on the F. E. Air Force Base. He was discharged in 1976. On November 7, 1976, Neal united in holy matrimony to the former Karen M. Edwards. They first met in Cheyenne, WY. She fondly remembers the reception being late getting started due to the lateness of the DJ but when the party started; “Oh what a party.” To this union, Keyana and Neal Jr. were born. He was also the proud father of DeShawn. He was later blessed with eight grandchildren, Trevian, Alishaun, Jerzell, Amarie, Ahriana, Isaiah, Cylai and Ayana. They lovingly called him “Grand Baddy or Pee Paw” and fondly remember all the happy and precious moments; he shared with his entire family. By profession, Neal was employed by the Saint Joseph’s Hospital as an Orthopedic Technician and a Certified Nurse Assistant. He was hard-working, dedicated and offered a smile that was calming and reassuring. He was admired by his patients and respected by his co- workers and supervisors.
