Brent Jones

Brent Jones, age 73, passed away June 17th after a long battle with COPD. Brent was born in Salt Lake City, Utah March 1, 1948. He was the son of the late Lilian and Arlen Jones. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Kelly Jones. Surviving Brent is his wife Dianne of 49 plus years, his daughter, Jennifer Jones-Rodriguez (Melvin) Grandson, Charles Rodriguez , brother, Jerry Jones (Sandy) Sister-in-Laws, Bonnie Smith (Mike) Debby Jones, Penny Scholl, (Andy) Nieces, Lauren Grau (Brett) Tiffany Vinuela (Angel) Nephews, Michael Smith, Tom Scholl (Kasi), Chris Scholl (Jennifer) Frank Kelly Jones, Michael Jones. Brent and Dianne lived in the Villages for 21 years. Brent was sold on it the first time they visited . He never had a doubt in his mind. We weren't even retired but being the golfer that he was, it was love at first sight. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a friend to many. Someone once said, Brent, "I believe you have a sign on your forehead that says, tell me your problems, I will listen and it won't be shared with anyone." Brent was a Marine, becoming a member of the American Legion Post 347 where he made lifelong friends. Brent worked for Delta Airlines for 33 years. During his career, he received 3 Special Service Awards. This was an acknowledgment of Brent's ability to handle trying situations, which he always dealt with in a calming and professional manner. During his career he ran yearly golf tournaments in Miami which were so much fun with Delta friends coming from other cities to enjoy the day. Golf was his first sport, snow skiing, bowling, and watching sports. Wrestling during high school was also a passion. His favorites teams were the Dolphins, Hurricanes and the Atlanta Braves. He also worked with the Delta Men's yearly corporate golf tournament comprised of employees and guests from as far as Hawaii. He started to work with it in Miami at Doral. Then we moved to Tampa, and the tournament moved there to Innisbrook. Then we moved to Orlando and the tournament moved first to Grenelefe, at Haines City, then to Reunion Resort right by Disney. They joked about it at the golf dinner, well Brent, where are are you moving next . We still laugh about that! The Delta Men's tournament was one of the largest corporate tournaments averaging 500-700 golfers. Services will be held at Beyers Funeral Home in Lady Lake, Florida, at 12 noon, July 29th, with interment at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. A celebration of life will follow at the American Legion upon our return from Bushnell, approximately 3:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wounded Warriors or Paralyzed Veterans is appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home of Lady Lake, Florida.

Brent Jones

March 1, 1948 - June 17, 2021