Michael Jones

Michael "Ike" Jones
January 3, 1961 - February 28, 2023

Born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on January 3, 1961 to William F. Jones, Golden City, MO (deceased) and Alberta (Hoover) Chandler, Liberal, MO (deceased). Also preceded in death by his brother, William Dale Jones of London, OH
Survived by Susan Kindler (Nathan), sister; Abby Kindler, niece; Lori Smith (Dale), stepsister and many cousins that were more like siblings.

Attended Westland High School through his sophomore year, then graduated from the Joint Vocational School in Delaware County.

In Ike's younger days he worked in a machine shop, drove a semi, later he worked at the post office, and at Loram resurfacing railroad tracks. He was currently employed by Hagglands Drive Systems repairing and maintaining hydraulics in salt mines, paper and sugar mills, tire shredders, shipyard cranes, Carnival cruise ships - basically any large machine that had hydraulics. Never thriving in a classroom, he had an uncanny ability in mechanics.
Known as Ike to everyone outside the family, he was loyal to a fault. He would do anything for family and friends and offered his fix-it skills to whoever needed it. In the toughest situations he was the eternal optimist. Those close to him knew that his gruff demeanor hid a big heart; his stubbornness was his strength and was often done in love. On relaxing afternoons, he most likely had on an old Western or bad sci-fi movie and would employ that stubbornness if you asked him to change the channel.

Ike's passion was riding and tinkering with his Harley Davidson. He had many models through the years but his last and most favorite was his customized Electra Glide CVO Ultra Classic. He participated in many local charity rides and made it to Sturgis on a Sportster one year. Ike was a member of the Moose Lodge 11 and enjoyed hanging out there for bands, football games and gambling. He inherited all the family luck and won motorcycles (yes, plural), jackpots and trips from raffles and casinos. In recent years he found he had a knack for wood carving and liked to gift his artwork to friends and family.

The Red Cross pursued Ike for his blood type, and he donated like clockwork as soon as he was eligible after the last donation. If you would like to express condolences in lieu of flowers, please send any contributions to the American Red Cross in his name or sign up to donate blood.