Joy L. Jones, 82 of Springfield, Mo., passed away on December 29, 2009. Joy was born September 19, 1934 in Cape Fair, Mo. to Joseph and Laura Carr Jones. He attended Reeds Spring High School and served in the Air Force. Joy attended East Sunshine Church of Christ and served as a Bill’s Place volunteer. After 42 years of service, Joy retired from his position in law enforcement. He attended East Sunshine Church of Christ and served as a Bill’s Place volunteer. He was also a member of the Republican Party, Blue Knights, and Missouri Sheriff’s Association. Joy loved spending time with his 14 grandchildren and enjoyed classic cars, and his military gun collection. Joy and Joyce A. (Jeffery) Jones were united in marriage in Springfield, Mo. on October 17, 1986. To this union five children were born. Joy was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Laura Carr Jones; his brother, Roy Jones; and sister, Helen Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; his children, Jody Jones, Jana Bernet, Jefferey Jones and wife Julie, Duane Fulps and wife Tammy, and Kelly Fulps; his sisters, Alice Allen and husband, Joy, and Reatha Guyer; his 14 grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Services will be held on January 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Greenlawn East Chapel. Interment will follow in Cape Fair Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., January 1, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home.