Eugene “Outlaw” Jones, 85 of Butler

 

Eugene “Outlaw” Jones, 85 of Butler, Missouri passed away April 12, 2025 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.  Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).  No visitation will be held.  Inurnment will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Jones family.  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

 Eugene Richard Jones was born March 11, 1940 in Bates County, Missouri.  The son of Charley and Josephine Smith Jones. 

Outlaw grew up in the Butler area and married Viola Snethen on June 23, 1971.  He worked most of his life on small engine repair for lawn equipment, mowed lawns, and worked for Cox’s Hide and Welston Trash Service over the years.

 Outlaw was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Patricia Ann Jones, Judy Darlene Jones Moreland, Pegg Ann Styron, and Margaret Kay Davis.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years Viola Jones, brother Larry Jones, sister Carolyn Ralston and husband Rick, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.  Which include some long-time friends, Larry Welston, Dale and Jeff Douty, Jay Underwood, and Ron Warren.