In Remembrance Of
Andrew Jones
Andrew Maxfield Jones, passed away October 1st, 2017, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Andy was born July 15th, 1942 to Max and Lucile Jones in Leavenworth, Kansas alongside his twin brother Philip M. Jones. A connection was established between the family and the community of Platte City, Missouri through The Landmark newspaper which his parents owned.
He graduated from Platte County High and Northwest Missouri State University, where he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa. It was there that he met the love of his life Anne Simpson, whom
he married. During their fifty-three years of marriage they rode their motorcycle through forty states, toured ten foreign countries, raised two children and experienced the joys of a life blessed with four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
he married. During their fifty-three years of marriage they rode their motorcycle through forty states, toured ten foreign countries, raised two children and experienced the joys of a life blessed with four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Andy worked forty-one years at Kansas City Southern Railway in database administration. Andy was a dedicated Bearcat, his favorite pastimes were attending Bearcat sporting events and touring Europe with the
Traveling Bearcats. Andy also had a flair for more simple enjoyments, and was known for his love of washing cars, mowing his lawn, camping with family and collecting Raggedy Ann & Andy
memorabilia with Anne. Andy was a supporter of the Platte County Fair and the Platte County Historical Society. He was a member of Barry Christian Church for thirty-five years and served as deacon and memorial fund trustee.
Traveling Bearcats. Andy also had a flair for more simple enjoyments, and was known for his love of washing cars, mowing his lawn, camping with family and collecting Raggedy Ann & Andy
memorabilia with Anne. Andy was a supporter of the Platte County Fair and the Platte County Historical Society. He was a member of Barry Christian Church for thirty-five years and served as deacon and memorial fund trustee.
Andy was a quiet mannered man, not due to any timidity or lack of voice, but rather because he was a man of great intelligence; someone who knew the weight words could bare. He always thought before he spoke, and put careful consideration into the words he chose.
He is survived by his wife Anne Jones, children Troy Jones (Phyllis) and Jill Counts, four grandchildren, Savanah Counts, Orion Counts, Shyanne Warren, & Andrea Jones, and his singular great-grandchild, Greyson Counts; as well as three siblings Philip Jones (Suzanne), Elizabeth Ann Jones, & Dorothy Bridger (David) and many other family, friends and loved ones.
Visitation: Wednesday, October 4th from 4-8 P.M at Barry Christian Church, located at: 1500 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64155.
Funeral services will be held at Barry Christian Church, on Thursday October 5th at 11 A.M.
Interment will follow at the Platte City Cemetery, located off of North Street, Platte City, MO.
Interment will follow at the Platte City Cemetery, located off of North Street, Platte City, MO.
Donations in memory of Andy may be sent to Barry Christian Church or the Platte County Historical Society.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO.
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John & Pat Coleman
Godspeed Andy…
The Southern Belle is highball cleared to heaven.
John & Pat
Jerry Rose
The time has flown since our Bearcat days. Deepest sympathy to the whole family. The Northland has lost a special gentleman. God’s speed.
Don Walker
Our sincerest condolences on your loss. I have fond memories of my childhood that include Andy. dw
Georgia Witt
My deepest sympathy to you all. May our gracious Lord comfort and uphold you
With love,
Georgia and Rev. Joshua Nyamwaro
Wanda Filger
So many fond memories of Andy. Prayers of comfort to Ann and family.
Elizabeth Lawrence
Sorry for your loss Andy was one of the nicest person I ever met. He will be missed.
Alberta Baker
So sorry for your loss.
Don & Sue Gardner
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Anne.
Carl Youngberg
Dear Anne, we have been friends since 1956 and have stayed close ever since. In all that time, Andy has been your faithful companion in the many, many things you two have undertaken. Barry Christian church, Platte City events, the county fair, travel, and of course supporting Anne in the Park Hill High School Class of 1960 reunions. May Andy’s soul and the souls of all the faithful Rest In Peace and may Light Perpetual shine upon them.
Kristine Schrock Dick Goforth
Very sorry about Andy
My selfishness doesn’t want him not to be here