Ira Leroy Jones , 74, of Spanish Fork, passed away at his home on March 26. He was born March 8 1946, in Denver ,Colorado, to George L. Jones and Blanche (Williams) Jones. He married Connie (Wheeler) Jones on August 20, 1975.

His main occupation was as a roofer until injury forced him to retire. Ira was a loving and caring man, who would go out of his way to help anyone in need.  He loved fishing with the grandkids. He enjoyed watching sports and was a life-long fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mr. Jones is preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Stanley and Dennis; three sisters: Peggy Sue, Eileen and Sandra; his son, Harold Dean; and great-grandchild, Parker. He is survived by his wife, Connie, of  Spanish Fork; his mother, Blanche, also of Spanish Fork; three brothers: George (Eileen ) of Spanish Fork, Bradley (Amy) Salt Lake City, Blaine (Cynthia) of West Valley;  and seven children: James (Erika) of Orem, Stephanie (Lynn) Belt of Payson, Donald of Spanish Fork , Derrick (Amanda) of Salt Lake City, Darrin (Roxanne), Diana, and Terese, all of Spanish Fork. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Jestia, Jaimie, Joshua, Robert, Cecily, Kellie, Angelina, Christian, Marcelo, Malu, Titan, Abbey, Kaden;  and nine great-grandchildren: Annika, Nicholas, Bella, Xavier, Jayden, Jordyn, Paityn, Axel, and  Bexlee.

He will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed. Go Steelers!

A visitation for family will be Wednesday, April 1, 2020 from 11 a.m.– 4 p.m., at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah.  No further services are scheduled.