Calvin Dean Jones, 76, of Butler, died on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. The Rev. Paul Rose of Calvary Church in Springfield will officiate. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Military honors will be held at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery at a later date.
Mr. Jones was born in Falcon, MO, a son of Leaford Guy and Alveta Fay (Pearcy) Jones. He graduated from Pawnee (Illinois) High School and from several John Deere Mechanics Schools. Mr. Jones proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era.
He married the former Keiko Keinkawa on Aug. 7, 1972, in Hillsboro, and she survives.
Mr. Jones was a talented mechanic and employed through the years at CJ’s Ag Repair and several John Deere dealerships. He enjoyed farming and participating in tractor pulls. He was a skilled deer hunter and a huge fan of Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. His rescue puppies brought him so much joy. Above all, Mr. Jones loved gathering together with friends, family and his puppies.
Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Keiko Jones of Butler; daughter, Sonya Jones of Butler; sisters, June (Lee) Duffy of Chatham, Glenda Mosser of Litchfield, Coleen Woelfel and Cheryl Maxson, both of Mt. Olive; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved puppies, Rocky, Callie, Vegas, Max and Marla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leaford G. Jones and Alveta F. Jones; and siblings, Larry Jones, Dennis Jones, Robert Jones, Phyllis Riech and Velda Daugherty.
The family respectfully requests that in place of flowers and other customary remembrances, memorial contributions be directed to the Family of Calvin Jones, c/o Sonya Jones, for funeral expenses. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
