Timothy "Timbo" Jones

Timothy "Timbo" Jones, age 55 of Florissant, Missouri. Timothy Jones was a gift born to Edward and Lythia Faye Jones on July 6, 1962, in Wynne, Arkansas. He was the fifth of ten children. Timothy was affectionally known as Timmy to his family, Timbo to classmates/teammates, and Tim to friends. He loved his parents and siblings very much. As adults, he and his siblings especially enjoyed their special “movie time marathons!” You could rest assured there would always be time for movies as the day drew to a close. His passion for politics often lead to enlightening and energetic discussions of current events with family and friends. Tim accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age and became a member of St. Mary’s C.M.E. Church in Wynne, Arkansas. He graduated from Wynne High School in 1980 and furthered his education with a full ride football scholarship to Southeast Missouri State (SEMO)University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. In 1981, Tim pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Xi Gamma Chapter, and remained an active member of the fraternity. In 1984, Tim received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. While at SEMO, in the fall of 1982, Tim met his forever love, Vallorie Lane. They were married on May 3, 1986, and God blessed them with 31 amazing years of marriage. Tim’s greatest joys were his beautiful wife and their two wonderful children, Timothy Derron (born in August 1992) and Devan Alese (born in January 1995). He loved his family and they loved him! In November 1998, he and his family joined the Shalom Church (City of Peace). Once ordained, he diligently and proudly served as a deacon and the Pastor’s Armor-Bearer. Timothy Jones was a man who loved God, feared God and served God with gladness. His desire was always to do good and help others. Tim had a passion for sports and coaching children with and without disabilities. As a dedicated father, he served as a coach and the Director of the Spirit League Athletics in North County. The Spirit League offers athletics to those with disabilities and is an affiliate of the Special Olympics Missouri. Tim often traveled with the team to Special Olympic events throughout the State. A man of courage and service, in 1986 he entered the St. Louis County Police Academy in St. Louis, Missouri, and thereafter began his career in law enforcement. Tim dedicated over three decades of his life to the mission of Serving and Protecting. He held numerous positions throughout his career including police officer for St. Louis County and St. Louis Metropolitan Police Departments; detective for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Drug Task Force; federal investigator, Drug Enforcement Administration; special investigator, USDA; and special investigator, U.S. Labor Department. Tim’s final assignments were police officer for the Bel-Nor Police Department and special investigator for the following agencies: National Geospatial-Intelligence, United States Postal Inspection Service and United States Department of Defense. Through his passion and commitment to serving the community on a federal, state, and local level, he transformed communities and lives with exemplary work. Tim received numerous awards for his outstanding service. However, his greatest reward was the opportunity to have a relationship with Jesus Christ that he might live eternally! Early Saturday morning, October 21, 2017, in the twinkling of an eye God called His son, “Tim, my good and faithful servant, WELL DONE. Your work here is done, come home to be present with the Lord.” Tim fought a good fight, he finished his course, he kept the faith: Now there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give him at that day: and not to him only, but unto all that love His appearing. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Edward Jones Sr. Tim leaves to celebrate his life and legacy: his loving wife, Vallorie; son, Timothy Derron; daughter, Devan Alese all of the home; mother, Lythia Jones, Wynne, Arkansas; siblings Edward Jones Jr. of Chicago, Illinois, Evelyn Harris (Richard) of Atlanta, Georgia; Brenda Jones of Richmond, Virginia; Harry Jones (Kathy) of Nashville, Tennessee; Eric Jones of Buffalo, New York; Peter Jones; Danny Jones (Deborah) of Wynne, Arkansas; Stephanie Jones of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Stella Jones of Atlanta, Georgia; mother-in-law, Nona Lane and brother-in-law Lommie Lane Jr. both of Wilson City, Missouri; brother-in-law, Trent Lane (Tomisha) of Charleston, Missouri; an adopted daughter and grandson, Paris and Jaymeson Forest of Hazelwood, Missouri; a special niece Linda Lane of Florissant, Missouri; special cousin Reggie Boswell of St. Louis, Missouri; a God-son, Paris Rodgers of Las Vegas, Nevada…and a host of dear uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and an extremely close group of friends!

Timothy "Timbo" Jones

July 6, 1962 - October 21, 2017