Dwight Jones

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE PAGE Dwight Arthur "DJ" Jones was born to Ancil Arthur and Charlois Lu Jones on November 30,1960. Dwight was the third of four children, born and raised in the suburb area known as Oak Cliff. He attended Kimball High School in Oak Cliff and extended his education into college, achieving his Bachelor Degree at UTA. Dwight had many loves in life such as when each of his nieces and nephews were born. He loved them as they were his own children. He loved family gatherings anytime, especially Christmas at home, as well as, visiting family and their ranches in Ignacio, Colorado. Dwight worked and improved his horse skills which led to winning 2 world Paint Horse Championships on his favorite mount, Rojo. He was continually learning, growing and advancing within his career of Architectural and Design work with his many customers in the Medical Suite field, at Lillibridge (formerly MMBC). DJ also enjoyed visiting and travelling with a wide range of friends from all walks of life, from all over the country. He was proud of the 18 year relationship he had with his partner Joe Meals. Together they enjoyed travelling to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone Park, Cocoa Beach, Florida, Australia and New Zealand as well as, trail riding on their horses, camping in the trailer, at most any location, but especially the National Grasslands north of Decatur, Texas. Because of his great admiration and interest in the Jones Family Ranch in Southeastern Colorado over a 100 years ago, Dwight always longed to recreate the Western lifestyle in his own life, even though he was primarily raised a "city boy". The ranch in Colorado was named the Double J Ranch and he and Joe discussed naming their own 10 acre spread in Rhome, Texas The Double J Ranch. It was fitting, as the first J came from the Jones name and the second from Joe, so the two of them decided the name was a fit. Dwight did not suffer, or have a long stay in a hospital prior to his crossing over to the other side, but went quickly from a massive coronary, late Tuesday evening of this week October 4, 2011, 50 years of age, way too early. He was preceded in death by his parents but survived by 2 brothers, Bobby and his wife Mary of Duncanville, Texas; Keven and his partner Kylar of Garland, Texas; one sister, Joetta and husband Tom of Hitchcock, Texas; 4 nephews, Tommy and wife Stacy; Mark and wife Michelle; Joey and wife Anna; Kyle and wife Laura; 2 nieces, Suzanna with Angel and Kelly; many great nieces and nephews; and his partner of 18 years Joe Meals. There will be a visitation on Friday October 7, 2011 from 2-7 pm at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro, Texas. Services will be Saturday October 8, 2011 at 1 pm at Coker Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksboro with burial following at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Susan Komen for the Cure, PO Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309

Dwight Jones

November 30, 1960 - October 4, 2011