Roger L. Jones
JONES
Former Barbour County Commissioner Roger L. Jones died on Friday Jan. 13, 2023, at the age of 78. Roger was born July 31, 1944, in Barbour County, a son of the late Jess Bruce and Christine Lubanna (Burner) Jones.
He was united in marriage on July 19, 1963, to Sharon (Booth) Jones, who preceded him in death on July 9, 1998.
Roger is survived by sons, Scott Jones and Robert Jones and wife, Kris, all of Philippi; grandchildren, Vickie Barney and husband, Brett, Rachel Risinger and husband, Chad, Michael G. Jones, Mark A. Fink and wife, Shana, Michael A. Fink and wife, Katelyn, Kristyn Jones and companion, Jeremy Evix, Tyler Jones and fiancee, Colby Nestor, Sarah Jones and fiance, Andy Everson, and Carter Jones; great-grandchildren, Brett, Mason, Ian, Eli, Adi, Owen, Lane, Levi, Aiden, Chloe, Chase, Colton, Wesley, Beau and Gracelyn; brothers, Richard Jones and wife, Gayle, of Philippi, Don Jones and wife, Stephanie, of Washington, West Virginia, Pat Jones and wife, Susan, of Philippi; sister-in-law, Suzie Jones of Kenova, West Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; wife Sharon; son, Gregory Vincent Jones; and brother, Dr. Terry Jones.
Roger retired from the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., as a police officer. In 1976 while serving with the Metropolitan Police Department, he was honored for his workmanship in “Operation Sting” in the D.C. area. After three sting operations, they arrested 565 career criminals, recovered more than 5.5 million dollars of stolen property and closed more 18,000 criminal cases with a 100% conviction rate. Roger served as Barbour County Commissioner from 1992-1998.
He was very proud to serve the residents of Barbour County in that capacity. His friends and family liked to refer to him as the “Mayor of Mansfield.” He enjoyed watching TV, especially older shows as The Andy Griffith Show and Gunsmoke. Roger loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
At Roger’s request, cremation will be honored.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and Crematory, 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi, on Saturday Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A celebration service will be held at 2 p.m., with Pastor Bryan Headley officiating.
Inurnment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the City of Philippi Police Department K-9 Unit, or the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department Shop with a Cop program.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com.