Melvin Jones Obituary

Word has been received of the death of Melvin Denton Jones who died Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Lawton, Oklahoma at the age of 90. Melvin Denton Jones was born February 9, 1933 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Herman H. and Nellie (Griffin) Jones. He grew up in Lawton, attending Lawton High School. He married Winnie Gibbins in Lawton, Oklahoma and she preceded him in death on February 16, 2015. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy at a young age and served as an Electrician's Mate and had been awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Occupation Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. Following his discharge in December of 1955 he returned to Lawton and accepted a position with Civil Service at Fort Sill as an electrician. He retired from Civil Service on April 30, 1988. Following his retirement, he relocated to Loco, Oklahoma and joined the Loco Volunteer Fire Department, dedicating 23 years to this vital community organization, and also took charge of the rural water department. He was a member of the VFW and the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed race cars and horses. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Misty and Shawn Isom; three grandchildren, Remi Clarissa Isom, Noam Patrick Isom and Ozzy William Isom; as well as his sister, Deloris. His parents and a brother, Donald Jones, preceded him in death.