Ruffin "Buck" Odell Jones Jr

Ruffin “Buck” Odell Jones, Jr., 66, of (Charles City County), entered eternal rest on September 27, 2021. He was born on November 8, 1954 to Ann and Ruffin Jones, Sr. Buck was preceded in death by his younger brother, Peter D. Jones, Sr. 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, from running his own auto repair business out of Ghee’s garage on Route 5 to being 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 who loved cooking and 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); ten grandchildren, Raekwon, Justin II, Brooklynn, Dorian, Autumn, Markeis, Leah, Kamryn, Breyden and Kristion; two brothers, Michael (Yvonne) and Mallory Jones; three sisters, Gayle Quivers, Beatrice Banks and Valarie Brooks; a sister-in-law, Catherine Jones; aunts, 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 3 to 5 p.m. on 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. Services for Mr. Jones will be livestreamed at the following link, beginning 10 minutes prior to the service: https://vimeo.com/event/825142 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. There will be no repast following the service.

Ruffin "Buck" Odell Jones Jr

November 8, 1954 - September 27, 2021