Kurt Allen Jones

Kurt A. Jones, age 70, of Perrinton, died suddenly at his home on Friday, October 4, 2024.

Kurt was born  in  Ionia, Michigan, on August 10, 1954, the son of Joel B. And Virginia (Liscombe) Jones.  He graduated from Central Montcalm High School, and attended MCC and completed his education at  Grand Valley.  He worked for the State of Michigan Department of Corrections for 29 years, retiring as Warden in 2006 from the prison in Carson City.  

Kurt married Nancy Cowling in St. Louis on April 6, 1991.  He loved the outdoors and was a member of the NRA, Safari Club International, and Michigan Trappers Association.  Kurt was a Pistons fan and enjoyed spending time in his garden.  He also  enjoyed traveling, and had been to Africa and New Zealand.

Kurt is survived by his wife, Nancy; his brothers and sister: Joel (Sharon) Jones, Jr. of Sheridan, MI, Blaine (Lee) Jones of Findley, Minnesota, Margaret Jones of Reston, Va, and John (Sherene) Jones of Mt. Pleasant, MI; his nieces and nephews, Annette Jones, Jason (Kaci) Jones, Courtney (Todd) Fortun, Collin (Joanne) Jones, Ryan (Kelly) Jones, Sean (Christina) Jones, and Bryce (Maricruz) Jones; and his great nephews and nieces: Brett Jones, Lillian Jones, Madison Jones, Isabella Jones, Myla Jones, Dawson Jones, Rowan Fortun, Xander Fortun, and Odin Jones.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Kamal Agarwal; and his nephew, Joel Jones III.

There will be no services.  Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Lisa Cole]

Nancy so sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. I enjoyed talking to him about hunting when I would deliver your mail.

[Diane Ruedger]

So sorry to hear about Kurt, thoughts and prayers are with you and your families

[Carmen Palmer]

Nancy, my heart goes out to you and your entire family. Kurt was truly, truly a wonderful, blessed and valued friend to me. We met at Western Wayne Correctional Facility in 1985/86 and remained the greastest of friends. Kurt often provided me with the best advice and directions a person could ask for. Kurt was one of the smartest and most logical friends I had. We frequently called each other “Couz” publicly and to throw people further off balance, Kurt would frequently say “ Mom missed you at dinner.” That was our inside joke. I will always cherish the many memories, advice and friendship Kurt and I had. My prayer is for God to provide you and your family with the strength you need and allow you to cherish and share the many, many beautiful and great memories each of you may have.

[Millie Warren]

Nancy, Kurt was a true mentor and friend. He taught me how to be a Deputy and a Warden. Kurt had a way of lifting me up at my weak points. I enjoyed our phone calls after we retired. Heaven gained another angel this week. My God bless you and give you comfort.

[Pam Withrow]

My condolences, Nancy. I remember the fun dinners and great stories we shared. Kurt was both respected and loved by those with whom he worked. A rare combination!

[Jeff speas]

Kurt was a bastion of sanity in a crazy world. I'll miss our talks. God be with you Nancy.

[Seldon C]

Rest in Peace Kurt. You and Nacy were always so nice and wonderful people. You will be missed.

[Linda Lincoln]

Nancy I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your very special husband and love of your life Kurt. I remember back when we was opening STF and you and Kurt had met and later married. Praying for peace for you and your family . We will remember me as either Linda McCarrick or Linda Brown

[Roxanne Doty Smeltzer]

So sorry to hear of Kurt’s passing. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family

[Steve and Marcia Long]

We were so shocked to hear of Kurt’s passing. I graduated with him and he was Steve’s family’s neighbor. You have our sincere sympathy. 0ur prayers are with you, Steve and Marcia Long

[Deborah,& Jack Baldwin]

So sorry to hear of Kurt’s passing. Comforting hugs,& healing prayers for Nancy, & all Kurt’s family.

[Robin Billings]

Kurt was a good friend through high school and college. I recall
his kind, open hearted nature and great sense of humor to always be uplifting. My prayers are with you and family.

[Karol Sanborn]

Warden Jones was very nice to me when my son passed away in 2003 and I was working in Carson City. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind, easy going, nature loving man.

[Brenda Gillman (Ralph)]

So sorry Nancy I grew up with Kurt we went to country school together and all the rest of our school years he was such a great guy he will be missed.

[Bryan Strong]

Dear Nancy:
Our whole family is so very sorry to learn of Kurt's passing. You both have been such a blessing to us: welcoming my dad & I into your home as he took us pheasant hunting, to welcoming our youngest son & I into your home to take us deer hunting. He has been a dear friend to me since I was a high school kid, and then he married you and you both became wonderful friends to my growing family. Our son Ben put it best: Kurt was one of the last great connections he had with my dad, grandpa Dale. As you know, Kurt's connection with my dad is what brought he & I together. Kurt was actually dad's supervisor, but he never thought that way; I respected him so much for telling me that. I say all this to let you know how much we appreciate you and Kurt coming to our kids' graduation parties and always staying in touch and checking in. We are so very sorry to learn of his passing and hope you know that we are here to support you whenever needed. You guys have been great friends to the Strong family for a couple of generations, and you will continue to be. May God wrap His peace around you and the entire Jones family.

[Roy Piggott]

I am so sorry to hear this!!! I was fortunate enough to have worked for Kurt at Carson City!! I really enjoyed and admired this man!! He was always open to discussing issues and brainstorming on how to solve them. Kurt pushed you to be better and to understand all sides of whatever you were working on and with. I especially liked when he pulled out his “I am only a hick from Vickeryville Michigan But can you explain to me why h. . . “. - when he said this you knew he had you on something you had done. Never did this in a malicious manner but boy you just thought “oh oh” when he said it. I do think very fondly on my time working with Kurt and am sad that we lost a great guy and leader!!!