Claude Curtis Jones III passed away on December 5, 2024 in Ft. Myers, Florida at the age of 77. He was born in Deland, Florida to Claude Curtis Jones Jr. And Margaret Wheeler on November 19, 1947.

He is survived by daughters Julia Bridgette Rios (Joedy) from Lake Placid, Florida and Amanda Bevis (Mike) from Lake Placid, brother John  L. Jones from Sebring, Florida, and sisters Varian Roberson from Orlando, Florida, and Claudia Jones from North Port, Florida, also 8 grandchildren Briana, Skyler, Kayla, Bailey, D.J, Keelan, Brasen and Nevaeh, along with 10 Great Grandchildren.

Claude is preceded in death by his parents Claude Curtis Jones Jr., and Margaret Wheeler.

Full military Honors at Bay Pines National Cemetery with Jerry McGowin officiating, will be held January 24, 2025 at 12:30pm with the service being rendered by US Air Force Honor Guard.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.