Charles Edward Jones of Whitewright passed away peacefully in Denison on May 1, 2020 at the age of 54. Charlie was born to Billy Joe Jones and Billie Jean Pinkston in Sherman, Texas on April 19, 1966.
Charlie was a man who loved and enjoyed people with an outgoing nature. He was a man of many friends and many nicknames. To his musician buddies he was known as “The King”; he often introduced himself as “Charles Edward Jones, Esquire the third” with a smile.
Charlie was a passionate musician who was meticulous in his art, proficient at many stringed instruments but excelled at playing the lead guitar. His first band in high school was “Rebel” later he was with “Red Horse”, “Break Heart Pass”, “Reno Bound”, “Robert Joe Vandergrift band”, “Ace High”, “The Shawna Hart Band” and last “The Southern Cross”. He was “lead singer”, sang harmony and thrived playing requests and stump the band!
Charlie was a noted sports fanatic, following The Rangers and The Cowboys. He encouraged his kids to be the best athletes possible and was so proud that Trent and Tobi played collegiate baseball and softball. Charlie was extremely close to his brothers, meeting with them for lunch every Monday and loved going on trips, just the four of them.
He had an engaging and humorous love relationship with his wife, Rhonda. He loved his children unconditionally.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Rhonda Jones of Whitewright, Texas; sons, Cody Jacob Jones of Amarillo, Texas, David Trent Jones of Whitewright, Texas; daughter Tobi Shaune Jones of Whitewright, Texas; brothers, Jerry Jones and wife Donna of Dorchester, Texas, David Jones and wife Sharon of Ida, Texas, and Jimmy Jones and wife Mary of Tom Bean, Texas; sister in law, Tammie Curry and husband Matt of Ravenna, Texas, Kathy Howard and husband Christopher of Waco, Texas; aunt, Mary Jo Rhodes of Irving, Texas; in laws, John Parker and wife Pat of Bonham, Texas; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family and a large group of musician friends.
Graveside Services will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Carson Cemetery in Ector, Texas with Pastor Kevin Lane of Bois D’Arc Cowboy Church Edhube, Texas officiating. Due to COVID-19, social distancing guidelines will be observed. Pallbearers are Freeddie Burkhammer, Rodney Blackerby, Mark Rattan, Benny Vincent, Sam Noth, Jubal Dudley, Shawn Faulkner, and Mike Cloudt. Honorary Pallbearers are Buddy Gray, David Miller, David Bench, Vain Perry.
Rhonda and family,
I am sorry for the loss of your beloved Charlie. I know, first hand, what you are going through. There are no words to ease your pain. May you find peace and comfort in the Lord. Lean on your family and friends during the dark days. Sending love and prayers for you all.
God be with you
Rhonda, Trent, Tobi & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Charlie was a good man and a very talented musician. Prayers for peace and healing in the hard days ahead. Love, Tina & Charles Cashion and Charlene Miller
Charlie always made the musicians around him sound better. Dedicated to his craft till the end. Maximum respect for this awesome father, and musician.
My love and sympathy to you Rhonda, Trent , Toni and Cody I am so sorry of your loss of a great man please accept my condolences and prayers I love you all very much Patt
Charlie was a very kind man and always smiled. My prayers are with the family at this time: Charlie is rejoicing with the Lord now, but I have hopes God will wrap his loving arms around Rhonda, the kids and family and friends.
So sorry to hear about Charlie and I’ll miss his infectious smile. No matter how low you felt all he would have to do is let you hear his voice and you would pretty much forget about any problems. It was rare to go anyplace that he wasn’t known and loved . He was a special person and a I know my life was forever changed by just knowing him, God Bless.
I am so sadden to hear about Charlie. He was alway so positive and up lifting. I really got to know Charlie better through a small group Bible study. I loved to hear him play and sing. Charlie Jones will always have a special place in my heart. I pray for peace and comfort for his family.
Praying for y’all
Rhonda, I am so sorry for your loss of Charlie. I pray that you and your family will find peace and comfort during this time. Keep your faith and know that you’ll see him again someday in Heaven. ?❤️
God bless you Charlie. It was a pleasure to know you. I will miss you deeply. I believe the last thing you said to me weeks ago was, I hope we get to play together soon, we need to do some Beatles. We never got the chance. Rhonda I’m thinking of you and the children. I will see you Wednesday. Love always, Bill
Charles Edward Jones Esquire The Third!! You will be sorely missed my friend
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
R.I.P. Charlie
So sorry for your loss. Charlie was a great guy. I loved to hear him sing and play his guitar.
I am so sorry about the loss of Charli we loved him and enjoyed being with him when he could. RIP Charlie till we all meet again. Sing and play with the Angels Charlie!
Hugs and prayers for the family. Charlie was one of a kind. He will be missed by many.
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gone from this world too soon, my friend. I will always cherish our high school days together. May you rest eternally in peace, with no more pain.
He was a great man full of many talents. Prayers for you all. He will be missed by many!
I will miss you, little buddy. Fly high!
Many fond memories of playing in The County Line Band with Charlie. He was a good friend and a great person. He will be missed. Much love to you “King Charles”!
– Jimmy W.
Charlie Jones was a guy that everyone loved. I met him at church he always had that big smile with an infectious laugh. He sang a medley of old hyms which was just beautiful I always enjoyed listening to him.. I know when he got to heaven they opened him with open arms now he can play without any pain. Rest In Peace Charlie .
Charlie’s laugh was infectious! He was always so sweet and caring. My deepest condolences for his family.
My deepest condolences for your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Charlie was a great guy!
When a man gets to do exactly what he wants to do all his life. Finds the perfect life partner to laugh and make memories with. Have beautiful healthy children that cause no trouble. That’s about all a man can ask for from our Great Father in Heaven. Love you Charles, Rest In Peace my brother.
R.I.P. Charlie. You will be missed.
May God be with you all this time of celebration of Charlie’s life and in the future! He loved his family, friends and his music!?
He was surely one of a kind!
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
I would like to offer my sympathies for my colleague Rhonda. Be strong and have faith in Lord for it is He who will give you courage.
RIP, Charlie. I will miss your great smile and your special talent. Most of all I will miss a great friend.
Prayers and condolences from the Kingston family.
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. My prayers are with the family at this difficult time of loss.
RIP Charlie.
Rhonda, Trent and Tobi,
Our prayers are with you and I know Charlie is in a great place now. I know myself and family will miss listening and visiting with him. I can never remember a time that we didn’t enjoy listening to him sing and play. I know he was a great parent and husband, but he was also a great friend.
To the Memory a good man and a friend one day I’ll be with you setting up for that big concert upstairs with the man above! My Condolences to the family.
Charlie was a wonderful man, father, husband, and friend. He was always ready with a smile and his lovely sense of humor brightened many days. He will be dearly missed. Prayers and good thoughts to Rhonda, Tobi, Trent, & the rest of his family and friends.
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. Charlie had become a very good friend and I will truly miss him. I loved listening to him sing and play and talk to him about guns. It was a very sad day when I heard of his passing, but I guess Heaven’s choir needed another great musician.
RIP Charlie, my friend
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. It was a very sad day when I heard of Charlie’s passing. I hadn’t known Charlie many years, but he had become a dear friend. I always looked forward to seeing him and hearing about his children and hobbies. He was a great man and a wonderful singer and musician. He will be truly missed.
RIP Charlie, my good friend.
Rhonda, Family and Friends, Our deepest condolences are with you all. We will miss Charlie’s talents but most of all the kind person he was. I am a blessed man the Lord let our paths cross back in 1985. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charles was a good man, my friend, ? I loved him and I miss him already, I don’t know a lot about Charlie but I’m sure of what I do know, he loved his family, he was extremely proud of his kids, he was a history buff, he always liked the original version better, he could play some of any song I ever heard, and he saw a man work on a Japanese transmission one time. I am fortunate to have been his friend. RIP
My deepest sympathy to the Jones Family
Rhonda, Trent & Tobie, my sincerest condolences you all of you. Charlie was a good, life-long friend and I have many fond memories of him. He was very talented and kind and will be missed beyond words. he was an inspiration to all of us. Rest in Peace, my friend!
Rhonda, I am so very sorry, many prayers for you and your family. We loved coming to see Charlie and his band and he will be dearly missed by all. Continued prayers in the days ahead. ??❤️
So sorry for your loss prayers for y’all and God Bless!
Rest in peace, Charlie. May God bless you and your family. Tony
To the Charlie Jones Family, I am so sorry to hear about Charlie’s passing. I just heard yesterday. I worked with Jimmy and Jerry at Fisher Controls and with Charlie for a short time He was an inspiration to all who knew him and he will be greatly missed. He was a great musician and singer. I never heard a song that he could not sing as well as the original artist. I know that God’s band in heaven is the greatest now with Charlie in the lead. My prayers are with the family. God Bless You All.