Richard Jones Obituary Richard "Dick" Edward Jones, Sr. formerly of Myrtle Beach, passed away on January 18, 2024 in Suffolk, VA. He is survived by his wife, Karen E. Jones; children, Richard E. Jones, Jr. (Donna), Charles Jones (Susan), David Jones (Lisa), and Linda Lahowin (Michael); nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and extended family, Chris Warner (Dana) Michelle Brennan, and Kelly Werner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Addie Jones; sister and brother in law, Phyllis and James Shaffer. Born in Mason County, WV on July 1, 1934, Richard grew up in Ashland, KY and Huntington, WV graduating from Huntington High School in 1952 and attending Marshall College. He married Barbara Nell Kime in 1953. Richard served in the U. S. Air Force from 1954-1963 first as a member of the USAF Honor Guard, then as a Crypto Technician. In 1963, he began working for the National Security Agency, which included a stint with the White House Security Council (NSA) under the Reagan Administration. He was the director of the National Cryptological Museum in Fort Meade, MD before his retirement from NSA in 1989. Dick moved to Myrtle Beach, SC in 1991 and married Karen E. Warner in 1992. Dick worked for the city of Conway, SC, beginning in 1991 as a business license inspector and then as a computer operations manager. He retired from Conway in 1996. Dick was active in Southcreek community as editor of the newsletter, member of the men's golf association, and president of Southcreek HOA. Richard enjoyed history and delving deep into his family tree. He wrote a history of the Conway Fire Department, which was published in 1998 by the Horry County Historical Society. He was also voted the volunteer of the year in 1994 by the Horry County Cultural Arts Council. Dick was dedicated to his family, enjoyed the arts, and was an avid golfer. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, North Suffolk Chapel is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Northern Suffolk Chapel on Jan. 31, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=Richard+Jones&page=1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/richard-jones-obituary?id=54250781 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary Richard "Dick" Edward Jones, Sr., born 1 July 1934, passed away on 18 January 2024. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for the NSA. Dick was active in his community, enjoyed history, and was an avid golfer. He was survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ### Narrative summary of funeral services R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, North Suffolk Chapel served the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. No specific funeral date or burial location was provided in the obituary. ### The Edited Obituary Richard Jones Obituary Richard "Dick" Edward Jones, Sr. formerly of Myrtle Beach, passed away on 18 January 2024 in Suffolk, VA. He is survived by his wife, Karen E. Jones; children, Richard E. Jones, Jr. (Donna), Charles Jones (Susan), David Jones (Lisa), and Linda Lahowin (Michael); nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and extended family, Chris Warner (Dana), Michelle Brennan, and Kelly Werner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Addie Jones; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and James Shaffer. Born in Mason County, WV on 1 July 1934, Richard grew up in Ashland, KY and Huntington, WV, graduating from Huntington High School in 1952 and attending Marshall College. He married Barbara Nell Kime in 1953. Richard served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1963, first as a member of the USAF Honor Guard, then as a Crypto Technician. In 1963, he began working for the National Security Agency, which included a stint with the White House Security Council (NSA) under the Reagan Administration. He was the director of the National Cryptological Museum in Fort Meade, MD before his retirement from NSA in 1989. Dick moved to Myrtle Beach, SC in 1991 and married Karen E. Warner in 1992. Dick worked for the city of Conway, SC, beginning in 1991 as a business license inspector and then as a computer operations manager. He retired from Conway in 1996. Dick was active in the Southcreek community as editor of the newsletter, member of the men's golf association, and president of Southcreek HOA. Richard enjoyed history and delving deep into his family tree. He wrote a history of the Conway Fire Department, which was published in 1998 by the Horry County Historical Society. He was also voted the volunteer of the year in 1994 by the Horry County Cultural Arts Council. Dick was dedicated to his family, enjoyed the arts, and was an avid golfer. R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, North Suffolk Chapel is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Northern Suffolk Chapel on 31 January 2024. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Richard Dick Edward Jones, Sr. | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 89 | | Birth | 1 July 1934; Mason County, WV | | Death | 18 January 2024; Suffolk, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|---------------------|-------------| | Richard Edward Jones, Sr. | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | Karen E. Jones | Spouse | Unknown | | Richard E. Jones, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | Charles Jones | Child | Unknown | | David Jones | Child | Unknown | | Linda Lahowin | Child | Unknown | | Harold Jones | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Addie Jones | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Phyllis Shaffer | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Barbara Nell Kime | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Chris Warner | Extended Family | Unknown | | Michelle Brennan | Extended Family | Unknown | | Kelly Werner | Extended Family | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Born in Mason County, WV on 1 July 1934. 2. Grew up in Ashland, KY and Huntington, WV. 3. Graduated from Huntington High School in 1952. 4. Attended Marshall College. 5. Served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1963 as a member of the USAF Honor Guard and later as a Crypto Technician. 6. Began working for the National Security Agency in 1963, including a stint with the White House Security Council (NSA) under the Reagan Administration. 7. Served as the director of the National Cryptological Museum in Fort Meade, MD before retiring from NSA in 1989. 8. Moved to Myrtle Beach, SC in 1991. 9. Worked for the city of Conway, SC, starting in 1991 as a business license inspector and then as a computer operations manager, retiring in 1996. 10. Was active in the Southcreek community as editor of the newsletter, member of the men's golf association, and president of Southcreek HOA. 11. Enjoyed history and researching his family tree. 12. Authored a history of the Conway Fire Department, published in 1998 by the Horry County Historical Society. 13. Voted volunteer of the year in 1994 by the Horry County Cultural Arts Council. 14. Dedicated to his family, enjoyed the arts, and was an avid golfer.