David "Dave" Jones, of Defiance, Missouri, died on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the age of 55. Loving husband of Teddi Jones (nee: Asbell); devoted father of Dustin Jones; dear son of the late James E. and Ruthie Lee Jones; cherished grandfather of Kaydence Jones; dear brother of Don (Marilyn) Jones, Delores (Hank) Zweifel, Dean (Julia) Jones, Dale Jones, Debbie (Matt) Holtschneider, and the late Diane Jones. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and a loving extended family. Dave was employed through and retired from Operating Engineers Local 513 in March, 2009. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Those wishing to honor Dave's memory may make memorial contributions to the American Liver Foundation Mid America Division at liverfoundation.org/donate.