Harold E. Jones

Harold E. “Jonesy” Jones, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at his home in East Barre, Vermont with his family by his side.

Harold was born on September 29, 1938, in East Barre, Vermont.  He was predeceased by his parents, Harold F. and Elsie M. Jones and his brother Howard Jones.

He was married on April 11, 1964, to Barbara A. Wright of Barre.  They resided in East Barre all of their married life.

Among his interest were following Nascar and Formula One racing, watching UFC  fights, camping, traveling, auto restoration, attending auto auctions, snowmobiling  and hanging out with family and  friends.  If Harold was not working, he was chasing the races.  He was known by many as the Race Chaser.  He would also be found working on cars in his garage which was a lifetime hobby of his.  Harold loved to fix, paint and flip automobiles.

Harold served in the National Guards until he received an honorable discharge.

Harold worked in the auto industry until he retired in 2000.  He worked for Perry Auto, Bond Auto, Bailey Brothers and retired from Fisher Auto Parts.

Harold loved his family dearly.  He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Jones, of East Barre; sister, Barbara Taylor, of Berlin; three loving daughters; Raylene Black of Denver, North Carolina; her children - Tiffany Swoboda and her husband Gary of Hermon, Maine; Derek Black and his fiancé’ Shannon Luckman of Denver, North Carolina; Elizabeth LaPerle and her husband Gary of East Barre, Vermont; their children - Travis LaPerle and wife, Jaycie  and Justin  LaPerle and companion, Hailee Holt; Jaime Jones of Williamstown, Vermont and her children Taylor Smith and Jordan Jones.  He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Madison Despault, Lydia and Ariana Swoboda .

There will be no services per Harold’s request and due to COVID-19.  Harold will be laid to rest in the Wilson Cemetery in Barre, Vermont in the Spring of 2021 at the convenience of his family.