Wayne Jones

      Wayne Edward Jones was born on October 13, 1958, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Kenneth “Shorty” and Boneva (Wolf) Jones. He grew up in South Sioux City and Waterbury, Nebraska. Wayne then earned his associates degree in engineering and spent his career as an over-the-road truck driver. He drove for Tera Chemicals, Coca-Cola, Rheems Sprinklers, and Guntren Trucking throughout his years on the road.

     Wayne had a variety of interests and hobbies that brought him enjoyment throughout his life. He loved raising chickens and enjoyed the thought of gardening, even if he never quite got around to building the garden. Wayne also enjoyed watching cooking and home design shows, often drawing inspiration from them and dreaming up ideas for his own home. He enjoyed drinking iced tea, playing softball, and shopping. Wayne had a special interest in trains, as well. He enjoyed collecting model trains and was a member of a model railroad club in Sioux City, where he enjoyed connecting with others who shared his interest.

     Wayne died on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at St. Luke’s Northland Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 67 years, 11 months, and 18 days.

     Wayne is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jackie Jones and Theresa Stewart; brother-in-law, Dave Lewis; aunt, Mae Everly Wolf; and uncles, William Wolf and Robert Wolf. He is survived by his sister, Sue Lewis of Woodbine, Iowa; Sue’s children, John (Megan) Smith of Woodbine, Geoffery Smith of Wichita Falls, Texas, Courtney (Ryan) Hermanson of McKinney, Texas; brother-in-law, Kevin Stewart of Minnesota; Kevin’s children, Andrew (Brittany) Stewart of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Michelle (Patrick) Julch of Sioux City, Iowa; and many other relatives and friends

THERE WILL BE A GATHERING WITH FAMILY PRESENT ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH AT FOUTS FUNEREL HOME WITH LIGHT REFRESHMENTS.