Allan “Al” Francis Jones
November 10, 1945 ~ August 19, 2025
Allan “Al” F. Jones, 79, Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his home.
A Celebration of Life Open House will be held at 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Heartland Funeral Home, Brandon, SD. Burial with Military Honors, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the South Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery, 25965 477th Ave., Sioux Falls. For the Celebration of Life Open House, the family requests guests to wear Hawaiian or racing shirts to celebrate Al’s life.
Allan “Al” Francis Jones was born on November 10, 1945, in South Dakota to Elwyn and Vivian (Esser) Jones. He was united in marriage to Linda Barber on July 10, 1965, at St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls.
Al served in the army from November 1966 to November 1968 and did a tour in Vietnam. He worked at Egger Steel for 30 years.
Al’s hobbies and interests helped define who he was. He enjoyed fishing with Linda and racing with his family. Hunting was something he shared with his children and grandchildren, leaving a mark on them that will never fade. Al was a gentle giant with a devilish laugh, and he left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
In most recent years, Al and Linda cherished their road trips. They would get in the van and let the road determine the destination. It didn’t matter what obstacle the trip would bring, they always made it an adventure.
Grateful for having shared Al’s life are his wife of 60 years, Linda Jones; sons, Bob (Robin) Jones, Scott (Tonya) Jones, and DJ Jones; grandchildren, Kelly Thompson, Robert/Bert (Michelle) Thompson and Dillyn Jones; great-grandchildren, Zakary, Marissa, and Mariah; sisters, Cathi Story and Mary (Chad) Jones; and several other family members.
Al was preceded in death by his daughter, Nora Marie; parents, Elwyn and Vivian Jones; and brothers, Gary and Bill Jones.
He fought such a long hard battle. He always had a smile on his face and enjoyed life. He will be missed.