Rickey Lee Jones

JONES Rickey Lee Jones Portsmouth Ohio resident Rickey Jones, age 68, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away on January 4, 2022. Rickey worked as a brakeman conductor for N&W Railroad for 42 years. Rickey was an avid gun enthusiast, having been a lifetime member of the N.R.A. as well as a member of the Ohio Buckeye Firearm Association, and the Portsmouth Friends of the N.R.A. Rickey had many Masonic associations of which he enjoyed immensely. Rickey was worshipful master at Waterloo, member of Aurora Lodge #48, which was his home lodge. Rickey was also a member of the Scottish Rite, and a member of the Shriners (Aladdin Shrine and Pike County Shrine Club). Rickey was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Pauline Jones, and one nephew Brett Tilley. Rickey is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Emily Jane (Nee Smith) Jones, three sons: Kevin (Mandie) Jones, Michael Jones, and Jason (Tiffany) Jones, and one daughter, Amy (Mike) Spradlin. He is also survived by two sisters: Anita (John) Strickler, and Linda Ruyon, six grandchildren: Aleigha Spradlin, Sidney Jones, Aaron Jones, Aubrey Jones, Dylan Jones, and Landon Jones, six bonus grandchildren: Kaden, Kyleigh, Kayleb, and Khloe, Chase and Devin, two God children Colby and Hartley, one nephew Bobby Blankenbeckly, niece Jai Ellen Strickler, and a great nephew, B.J. Blankenbeckly. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Shriners' Children Hospital in Rickey's name. Please visit www.fcdaehlermortuary.com to share your special memories of Rickey, or condolences for the family.