Harold James Jones

Obituaries

August 3, 2022

Harold James Jones

By News Staff

Harold James Jones, age 79, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Oklahoma City. Harold was born on Feb. 6, 1943 in Norwich, Conn., to Elmo and Loretta (LaBreque) Jones. He was a retired, disabled Army veteran.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Johnny Lee Jones, of Vian.

Survivors are one niece, Regina Risley and husband Dean Risley Jr. of Vian; two great-nieces, Heather Choate and husband Tyler and Hannah Risley, all of Vian; great-great-niece Chloe Choate of Vian; great-great-nephews Jackson and Liam Choate of Vian; and special friend, Leonard Edmonds and wife Lucille of Choctaw.

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