Edgar Jones, age 67, of Poplar, MT passed away on January 15th, 2024 in Billings.
Edgar is survived by grandchildren, Darren, Darian, Virgil “Spanky” Merculieff, Jesse, Alisa (Tracey),Brittany (Lawrence), and James Iron Bear Jr. all of Poplar; great grandkids, Shawn, Jaymin Wise Spirit, Angel Wise Spirit, Kayla, Jackie, Mary Rose, Jen, James Iron Bear III, all of Poplar; two half-sisters, Juanita (Doug) and Naomi Montclair both of Poplar; sister-in-law, Vivian Jones of Poplar; nephews, Virgil “Moosie” Ricker, Stanley “Cowboy”, Manny, Fritz, Maynard Jr., and Leland Jones; nieces, DeAnne, Earlene, Marta, LaDonna, Alva, Sylvia, Lillian, Baby E, and Farrah; and extended families in Brockton and Poplar; and friends, Anne Lester & Yvette Todd, both of Poplar.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Jones Sr. and Lillian Lester, brother in law Virgil Ricker Sr.; daughter, Bronica “Lottie” Uses Arrow; brothers, Earl Jones Jr, Richard “Buck” Jones, Maynard Jones Sr.; sisters, Mary Jane, Rita, Ester Marie, Arlene, Myrtle; aunt, Gladys; and numerous other relatives.
Edgar graduated from high school May 16th 1977. He then shortly after enlisted in the Army as a Nuclear Specialist from 1979 – 1973. After being discharged from the Army, he went on to graduate from the Fort Peck Community College, earning his Associate Arts and General Studies in May of 1997. He followed that by enrolling in Rocky Mountain College. Graduating in 2001, earning his Associates and Bachelors degree in the process.
Edgar loved family and friends. He was often seen around one or the other. His humor and personality being rather infectious to those who found themselves in his company. He enjoyed watching sports, mainly football and basketball. His favorite football team being the Minnesota Vikings and his favorite basketball team being the LA Lakers. Also, he was often seen watching his favorite TV shows, Law & Order, NCIS, and various other shows. He was always seen carrying a Mountain Dew, it was his all-time favored drink. He never went a day without it. His favorite music artists being The Eagles and Bon Jovi. He worked a long time at Poplar Schools as a paraprofessional, finally retiring after a decade or more of being there. If you needed him, he was there for you. He often cared more about the wellbeing of others, other than himself.
I apologize to anyone I was unable to name or reference as he knew so many, our family is huge and his friend list is so long. Thank you all for being apart of his life. Each of you shaping each other into who you are today. Just know that you were loved and appreciated by him.
A vigil service will be on Wednesday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Funeral service will be on Thursday, January 25th at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 24, 2024
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana 59255
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday January 25, 2024
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 24, 2024
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana 59255
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday January 25, 2024
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana 59255
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Richelle Marion and Uriyah says
Rest easy grandpa you will be missed and loved by many but we know your safe and journey well with our loved ones we will all see one day.
Carmela Scott says
RIP Uncle fly high with the rest of the angels until we meet again condolence to the family may the Lord be with all at this time
Annabellee Scott says
Condolences to all the family back home. Edgar will be missed.
Gina Bearfighter says
Prayers for Edgar’s family. MaryJane Lane isn’t the same without you. Peace, love and light to all.
MichaelJ & Earlene says
🌟Rest In Paradise✨Uncle Edgar😇Sincere heartfelt condolences to Uncle’s Family & Fiends😇He’ll be greatly missed💔Hugs, love & prayers to you all❣️Rest In Peace☮️💟💫
Joel n Marcella GB says
Our Sincere Condolences to our dear friend Edgar’s family and friends..He was a very smart, quiet, n intelligent man..Kind hearted soul who always has a smile..we’ll sure miss you but thanks for being a good friend..❤️🙏 may you journey in peace to God’s paradise..fly high friend..you have earned your wings..til we see you again..doksha..
Arleda Shields says
RIP Edgar. Condolences to the family.
Barbara Perry says
Sincere sympathy for all of Edgar’s family. I had a lot of respect for Edgar, he was my assistant when I taught at Poplar High School. He was a smart man! Rest in peace my friend!
Cowboy and Jolene Jones says
RIP Uncle Ed, you will be missed dearly. We’ll check on your Lil’Man from time to time. You’re with your loved ones that passed on before you. That must’ve been a joyous reunion. ❤️
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
😇 Our Prayers & Deepest Condolences to the Families of Edgar, 🙏🏽’s. RIP MY FRIEND ✝️…
Cissy Eagleman says
Rest easy now my friend. I shall miss you. You always had time for a chat, visit, laughter, for life. You were a very caring person. God bless you Edgar. I’m glad I got to meet you and I’m very happy we got to be friends.
Condolences to all your families. Friends and for the lives you touched in life…
Jenni Crowe and kids says
RIP Grandpa Edgar, we love you and say hi to everyone for us, you will be missed love Frog, Lyli, and Handsome
Louella Douglas-Contreras says
Prayers & condolences to Edgar’s family & friends. Edgar, you have always been a good west end friend to me and my brother Duane. Praying for your journey my friend…Rest well.
Darren Merculieff says
You were the father I never had, you also wanted me to call you grandpa but I settled for “Uncle Eddie.” I love you so much and I promise to continue to make you proud. Watch over everyone and protect or guide them if you could.
Richard White Owl III says
My condolences to Edgar’s family 🦅
Cheryle Cantrell says
Rest in Peace Edgar. Journey Well 🩵
Wilma Snell says
.my dear friend, Edgar, I sure will miss your smile and your good stories. You were a good worker at West Electronics. Did your job without complaints. Journey to the Light my friend!
Hank Buckles says
Sorry to hear of Edgar’s passing. Sending condolences to the family. RIP Edgar from your cousim Hank
Kent Moran says
He and I walked into Rockys graduation together in 2000. There other Ft Peckers as well. We were nervous as hell Just knowing someone from home shaking with nervous energy just like me helped. Thank God for Edgar. He took care of people. Condolences to his family. We were on a fire crew in California 1994. We Were Warriors RIP