David Gibson Jones

David Jones, longtime Bartlesville resident, was 86 when he died Sunday in Bartlesville. God’s faithful servant has left behind his earthly home and joined his Risen Savior Jesus Christ and the heavenly choirs. David was born the son of Coleman and Lucy (Gibson) Jones on December 10, 1936, in Lee’s Summit, near Kansas City, MO. He was raised and educated locally, graduating from Lee’s Summit High School in 1954. During his growing up years David was active in the school band and played the clarinet through college. He had a deep love for music and taught himself to play banjo later in life. David also worked in the family business, JC Jones Lumber Co. David went on to further his education at Central Missouri State where he not only earned a degree in Industrial Arts but met the love of his life Carolyn Saale. David and Carolyn were married on August 2, 1957. The young couple made their home in Lee’s Summit and David went to work for Phillips Petroleum in Kansas City. In 1970, they were transferred to Bartlesville and raised three wonderful children. David finished his career in 1992 as a computer programmer after 26 years with the company. Once their youngest Barby was grown and left home, David and Carolyn began traveling the country in their motorhome. All in all, by road or by plane, they visited 49 states, missing just one state Delaware. Together they enjoyed square dancing and spending winters in Harlingen, TX, and summers in South Fork, CO. Carolyn didn’t like to fish but she did enjoy rowing the jon boat along while David fished. They also enjoyed spending time with the grandkids, camping out at Hulah Lake. David could fix everything and could build just about anything with his hands and his God-given talents. He enjoyed metal work, carving, woodworking and playing gin rummy with friends. He taught the grandkids how to play guitar and often presented special music at church on his clarinet or banjo. He also enjoyed caring for his yard and koi pond. David loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Disciples Christian Church. David is survived by his wife of 65 years Carolyn; children Greg (Denise) Jones, Tracy (Bob) Rowe, and Barby (Scott) Brown; brother Walter (Bev) Jones; four grandchildren Tyler (Stephanie) Brown, Ryan (Alyssa) Schwegman, Andrew (Cayla) Brown and Melissa (Travis) Whitaker and six great grandchildren, Penelope, Eddie, Alex, Jake, Margo, and Charlotte. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jim Jones. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Journey Home, 900 NE Washington Blvd., Bartlesville, OK 74006 or to Disciples Christian Church, 5800 Douglas Ln, Bartlesville, OK 74006. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9 at the Disciples Christian Church. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

David Gibson Jones

December 10, 1936 - April 30, 2023