Edward Albert Jones, age 85, passed away August 23, 2017 in Surprise, Arizona. Edward was born August 26, 1931 in Douglas, Wyoming to Walter F. Jones and Edna Canes Jones. He served in the US Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He later began a lengthy career working for Phelps Dodge Merchantile as a Dept. Manager for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Wittmann Assembly of God Church with interment and military honors to follow in the Ajo Cemetery.