AFCM Ronnie Jones

AFCM Ronnie Martin Jones, 79, of Ladson, SC was called home by his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 28, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s/Dementia for the last 19 years. Born October 8, 1945, in Danville, Virginia, he was the son of the late John Martin Jones, Jr. and Mary Theo Brown Jones, both of whom predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his step-mother, Mary Lee White Jones. He married Susan Romayne Perkins on June 8, 1968, at Shermont Baptist Church in Danville, VA, and during the years 1970 until present, they were blessed with nine four-legged beloved and cherished toy poodles. Ronnie attended Brosville High School in Danville, VA, and graduated in 1964. He joined the U.S. Navy upon graduation and continued to further his education through the Navy’s Off-Campus Degree Program. He obtained a BS in Business Administration from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, IA. Ronnie traveled the world extensively during his military career. He and Romayne traveled throughout the United States, moving numerous times while he was on active duty (1964-1989) with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. He retired from the Navy on December 31, 1989, at the rank of AFCM after honorably serving 25 years. Ronnie was most proud of his service flying as a Flight Engineer and Crew Chief on the P3 Orion and doing Search and Rescue (SAR) missions during his Coast Guard service. During his career, Ronnie received many commendations, awards and medals, including a Vietnam Campaign Medal and Vietnam Service Medal. Ronnie was a member of Miles Road Baptist Church and attended faithfully until dementia took away his ability to continue. He was a lifetime member of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), a member of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the AMS (American Military Society). Survivors include his wife, Romayne Jones, of Ladson, SC; three brothers: Donald Ray Jones (Belen), Johnny Michael Jones (Donna), and Robbie Dale Jones (Robin), all of Danville, VA, along with numerous extended family members. A service with full military honors will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Miles Road Baptist Church, 816 Miles Jamison Road, Summerville, SC 29485, beginning at 11:00am. A Gathering of family and friends will be held prior from 10am to 11am. A memorial service will be held at a future date in Ronnie’s hometown, Danville, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Miles Road Baptist Church, 816 Miles Jamison Road, Summerville, SC 29485, The Ark, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, PO Box 1540, Summerville, SC 29484, or Dorchester Paws, 136 Four Paws Lane, Summerville, SC 29483.

AFCM Ronnie Jones

October 8, 1945 - November 28, 2024