Leon Winfred Jones Obituary
The passing of Leon Winfred Jones (Winchester, Kentucky) occurred on July 22, 2026. Leon, born on June 19, 1936, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Garnett Dudley Jones and Rosa Lee Johnstone Jones; his siblings, Oscar Lee Jones and Barbara Howard; his sister-in-law Shirley Shimfessel Wilson; and his son-in-law Tommy Stamper.
He is survived by: his wife Anita Shimfessel Jones; his children, LaDonna Stamper (Barry Warner) and Leon Craig Jones; his grandchildren, Natasha Pedigo (Jamie) and Logan Stamper (Whitney); his great grandchildren, Caroline Mills Pedigo, Nicholas LaRue Stamper and Landon Davis Stamper; his siblings, Clara Harris of Winchester, Jonathan Dudley "J. D." Jones of Florida and Bonnie Rogers (Paul) of Winchester; his brothers-in-law, Harold Shimfessel (Lois) of Clark County and Dennis Wilson of Cincinnati, Ohio; and his nephews, Steve Rupard, Danny Rupard, Gary Howard, David Howard, Shane Howard, Anthony Rogers, Aaron Rogers, Tim Miller and Aaron Shimfessel. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Leon's memory to Ephesus Baptist Church, 500 Stoner-Ephesus Road, Winchester, KY 40391, or to Hospice East, 407 Shoppers Drive, Winchester, KY 40391.
