Clyde Emile Jones

March 2, 2026 |

Clyde Emile Jones, age 81, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Mississippi on December 30, 1944, to his parents, Clyde Earl Jones and Valrea Chadwick Jones, both have preceded him in passing.

Clyde enjoyed playing tennis and golf, and spending time hunting. He was a loving husband, father, and grandpa. Clyde loved the Lord with all his heart.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Moniaree Parker Jones; son, William “Drew” Andrew Jones (Heather); niece, Stella Moniaree Parker; grandchildren, Patrick Jones, Silas Jones, and Emma Kate Jones; sister, Vivian J. Brock (Rex); and host of nieces, nephews and cousins

A Celebration of Life will be held March 21, 2026, at Charter Funeral Home Calera, AL. A visitation will be held at 1 p.m. followed by at service 2 p.m. The family would like to say a special thank you to the nurses and staff of the Expect Care Hospice Group.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to: Down Syndrome Alabama (4553 Pine Tree Circle Suite 103, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243 or [email protected]) OR The Tunnel to Towers Foundation (https://t2t.org/)

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4 Comments

  1. Peggy Smith on March 5, 2026 at 6:27 am

    Sending caring thoughts for the loss of your husband. May God bless you.



  2. Lori Lewis on March 7, 2026 at 8:50 pm

    Sending thoughts and prayers to Moniaree, Vivian and family, friends. 🫂🙏



  3. Jane Mott Martin on March 9, 2026 at 4:35 am

    Moniaree and Family, I’m sorry to hear about the home going of your precious husband. May the Lord bless you all with wonderful memories of him.
    God Bless, Jane Mott Martin



  4. Richard Craig Hurt on March 13, 2026 at 7:58 pm

    Emile was one of the very finest men I have ever known. We met on the tennis courts at the University of West Florida. I believe this was 1967 or 1968. We played often and became fast friends. The spring of 1970, we won the Andalusia Al men’s Doubles. It was a great victory for us. We played quite a few tournaments together. Emile moved several times due to work but always took time to keep in touch. In 1980, Emile made perhaps the greatest decision of his life other than accepting Christ as his Savior. He married Moniaree, an excellent choice. Upon meeting her before their marriage in Pensacola at a professional tennis tournament, I was greatly impressed with her beauty, great personality and high intelligence. Through their many decades of marriage, she has proven to be a fantastic partner for him. Over the years, I visited Emile and Moniaree at their home in Alabama. I will miss him.