Ruffin “Buck” Odell Jones, Jr., 66, Enjoyed Hunting, Grilling and Fishing

Buck was educated in Charles City County public schools and later volunteered for the U.S. Army, where he served honorably for three years. After his military separation, Buck had a thriving career as an automotive mechanic, including several years as the lead mechanic at Ghee’s auto shop on Route 5 and later the head mechanic for Charles City County Public Schools. Buck finished his career with the public schools as a bus driver, working tirelessly until his retirement.

While in the military, Buck met the love of his life, Brenda Shorts, who preceded him in death. Together they birthed three children: Ruffin “BJ” III, Justin and Kristy. Buck would eventually find love again and Rhonda Grooms was by his side when he passed away.

Buck was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, grilling and especially fishing. He was also a great cook and loved cooking or grilling for family.

There are many loved ones left to cherish Buck’s memory, including his two sons, Ruffin III (Angel) and Justin; one daughter, Kristy Monds (Antonio); grandchildren, Raekwon, Justin II, Brooklynn, Dorian, Autumn, Markeis, Leah, Kamryn, Breyden and Kristion; three sisters, Gayle Quivers, Beatrice Banks and Valarie Brooks; two brothers, Michael (Yvonne) and Mallory Jones; aunt, Jean Brown, Joan Calhoun and Amanda Jefferson; uncles, Thomas and Alphus Jones; nieces, Jene’, LaToya, Jamie, Candace, Chelene, Natalie, Jessica and Kimberly; nephews, JB, Deono, PJ, Nicholas and Marco; his special friend, Rhonda Grooms, and her children, Africa and Joshua; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 3PM-5PM, Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2021, also at the funeral home, and interment will follow at Gilfield Baptist Church Cemetery.

Flowers and donations can be forwarded to Vincent Funeral Home, Providence Forge. If mailing in a contribution, please use the main office address (P.O. Box 191, West Point, VA 23181) and include “Buck Jones” in the memo line.