Joseph Melvin Jones Obituary

The family of Joseph Melvin Jones of Buffalo, Missouri announces his passing on June 24, 2026. Joseph, born on July 6, 1946 in Lynwood, California, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin C. Jones and Dorothy Jane Jones (Brummel). He is survived by: his wife Dianne Carol Graham; his children, Laurie (Mark Larsen), Julie (Mike Syphert), Carol Lee and Dawn (Darren Stidham); his grandchildren, Krista Gawlowski (Nick Kroll), Kyle (Emily Gawlowski), Erin Butler, Amanda (Chuck Elmore), Brandon Syphert, Matt Syphert, Jamie Syphert, Tyler Gunnerson (Brooke Luquette), Shayla Blake (Dusty McCaslin), David Lee and Darion Lee; his great grandchildren, Iris McCaslin, Henry Elmore and Vera Lee; and his siblings, Jim (Linda Jones) and Evelyn (Phil Rusch). He is also survived by other family members and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Shriner's Hospital.