Donald Dean "Chico" Jones Sr.

Donald Dean Jones, Sr, 72, of Porter, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was born November 28, 1943 in Stigler, Oklahoma to John Harrison Jones and Imogene Moffatt Jones. The family moved to Muskogee where he lived until graduating from Central High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served 9 years. He never missed an opportunity to play cowboys. For over 30 years, he was known as “Chico,” a character he portrayed as a member of the Indian Territory Marshals. The Marshals was a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money for children’s charities. He could always be recognized by concho embellished pants and his big sombrero. Not only was he skilled at quick draw, he really could draw. Chico was a talented artist. Among his accomplishments are the murals at Arrowhead Mall in Muskogee. Every year he painted a banner for the Azalea Festival. He also painted the guitar in front of Firstar Bank and a panel at the Civic Center in Muskogee. Chico was a member and past President of the Art Guild where he enjoyed taking different classes and learning to work in different mediums such as soap stone carving and silver smithing. Chico retired after more than 25 years with the Dept of Human Services where he worked in the child welfare division. He transported many children over the years. Some of them accredited him with being a much needed positive influence in their lives. Many of them would run into him years later and introduce him to their families. They were proud to show him the outcome of his positive motivation. He always enjoyed working with children. Chico was a hunter and loved deer season. The Renaissance Festive was one of his favorite events. He would attend every weekend in May. It presented him with a perfect place to show off his flair for costumes. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Robert; and his daughter, Shawna. Don is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jimmie; son, Donnie Jr and wife Christina their sons Tyler and Bryton and his daughter Ashley; daughter, Tina and her daughter Kaitlynn, sons, Tyler and Kyle and partner Elisa and their son Brantley; stepson, David and his son Jacob; granddaughter, Christina and her daughter Scarlett and son Leighton; granddaughter, Miracle and partner Dustin and their daughters Paisley and Raylea; brothers, Lowell Jones and wife Ellen, and Billy Henderson and wife Jeannie; sisters, Carol Shipman and Patricia Sinclair and husband Ken; a host of nieces and nephews; and the mother of his children, Shirley. He also had an extended family that he loved. Special daughter, Diana Moore and fiancé Larry, Pofahl and her children sons, Jacob Moore, Dustin Jones and partner Cheyenne and baby Maverick and daughter Amber Hunter and husband Matt. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and genuinely good person. He was adored by many, but loved by all. He will be missed but never forgotten. A celebration of Chico’s life will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Boulevard Christian Church with Mr. Billy Reheard officiating.

Donald Dean "Chico" Jones Sr.

November 28, 1943 - January 9, 2016