Our loving husband, dad, and brother, Maynard Jones, age 57, of Poplar, MT went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Poplar Hospital.
Maynard was born to Earl Jones, Sr. and Lillian (Lester) Jones on October 24, 1955.
Maynard and Juanita Big Leggins were together for 29 years and had three boys, Fitz, Leland, and Maynard and three girls, Lillian, Farrah, and Edith. They were married on December 18, 2012. Maynard also had one older son, Maynard, Jr. and he raised two girls, Saya Big Leggins and Charmayne Necklace.
Maynard loved to play machines and watch his kids play basketball. He also enjoyed watching his favorite basketball team, the Lakers. He enjoyed the time he spent with his family, friends, and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gary and Edith Big Leggins. Maynard always looked forward to the 4 th of July.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Jones and children, Fitz, Leland, Maynard, Lillian, Farrah, and Edith all of Poplar; son, Maynard, Jr. of Poplar; adopted daughters, Saya Big Leggins of Browning, MT and Charmayne Necklace of Poplar; brother, Edgar Jones of Poplar; half-sisters, Juanita Doug Youngman and Naomi Montclair both of Poplar; brother-in-law, Gary Big Leggins of Poplar; special nephew, Tanner; special nieces, Renee Brown and Lanelle Iron Bear; and many more nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, who he loved very much.
Maynard will be missed and is loved by all of his friends and relatives.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Friday, March 15 at the Cultural Center in Poplar. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16 also at the Cultural Center in Poplar. Interment will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family using the form below.