Kimball Irwin Jones

He was born on March 16, 1952, In Jamestown, to Richard M. Jones and Marilyn Jean (Irwin) Jones.

Kimball graduated from Jamestown High School and The William Hood Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minnesota. In his late 40s, attended Jamestown Community College and SUNY Fredonia, where he earned a degree in Education, and attended SUNY Buffalo State for graduate work.

He met his current wife, Nancy Clarke of Dunkirk, NY, when he attended SUNY Fredonia. Kimball always had a desire to move to North Carolina and they did – where they had a wonderful life together for 20 years, in Huntersville.

Kimball was associated with the family business, Tasty Baking by Jones, in Jamestown, New York. He also spent many years in the transportation industry and taught middle school social studies in New York and North Carolina. After retiring from trucking, he held a part time warehouse job, which he loved.

Kimball had a wonderful personality and was loved by many. He absolutely adored his children and grandchildren. They brought the most joy to his heart and soul and he was so proud of them and their achievements.

He is survived by his wife Nancy; his children Kimberly (Travis) Knight, Sean (Elizabeth) Jones, Amy Mistretta; siblings Candy (John) Schupp, Robin (David) Conklin, and Todd Jonsson. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Maxwell, Gabriella, Taylor and Camryn Knight; Cyrus and Sage Jones; Alyssa and Anthony Mistretta; great-granddaughter, Avrie Mistretta; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his in-laws Denise (Kenneth) Maze, Melissa (Michael Brizzee) Maze, Diane (Jeff) Novelli and Andrew Corsoro.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard M. and Marilyn Jean Jones, and his brother, Matthew Jones; his in-laws Bruce Clarke and Charlotte (Mayott) Clarke, “Charlie”, who held a very special place in his heart, immediately upon being introduced to her and nephew Gregory Maze. He was also preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Iva (Morrell) Nalbone who remained a part of his and Nancy’s life until her death in 2022.

Visitation will be held in the Lind Funeral Home at a later date.

Memorials can be made to a charity of your choice.

You may leave words of condolence at www.lindfuneralhome.com.