Samuel Edward Jones, age 83, of Warrensburg, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at his home surrounded by family and friends.

He was born March 20, 1943, in Laurel, IN, the son of Ralph and Annabell (Buckler) Jones.

On June 18, 1994, he and Cathy Lea Baldwin were united in marriage in Warrensburg.

Sam is survived by his wife, Cathy Lea Jones, of Warrensburg; his children, Jeffery Samuel Jones of Kansas City, MO, Michael Roy Jones (Tiffany) of Tulsa, OK, Kelly Edward Jones (Ruby Jean) of Taiwan, and Ana-Ashli (Baldwin) Majors (Justin) of Springfield, MO; grandchildren, Avery Samuel Jones, Austin Michael Jones, and Ashlynn Christine Jones, of Tulsa, OK, Albert Spencer Jones and Sophia Ann Marie Jones, of Taiwan, and Brantley Thomas Majors and Heidi Adele Majors, of Springfield, MO; siblings, Jean Newland, Terry Michael Jones, Carol Perry, and John Christopher "Chris" Jones; the mother of Sam's sons, Ruth Ann Francis; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Annabell Jones; and his siblings, Floyd David Jones, Catherine June Jones, Gordon Dale Jones, Louanna Welch, Leroy Clarence Jones, Danny Ray Jones, and Ralph Richard Jones.

Pallbearers will be Michael Jones, Kelly Jones, Avery Jones, Austin Jones, Kevin Baldwin, and Travis Baldwin. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Majors, Jacob Baldwin, Marcus Baldwin, Duke Baldwin, Brantley Majors, and Flint Baldwin.

Sam was a proud Marine Veteran, career firefighter- retired from Independence Missouri, in June 1995, and an active community member. Throughout his life, he was an avid horseman, loved dancing, visiting casinos, enjoying wind therapy on his motorcycle, placing bets at the dog track, sitting in the grandstands watching dirt track racing, and connecting with friends and family. He was well known for networking, as well as being an integral part of several community organizations including the American Legion and Kiwanis Club. He was known by many and a stranger to no one.

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Warrensburg the family will receive visitors from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for visitation. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Tim Whitmore officiating, immediately followed by a procession to the graveside service in the Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery with full military honors and firefighter tribute.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Warrensburg, the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri, or the Wounded Warrior Project and left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.