Richard T. Jones, 90, of Allentown, died May 5, 2025, at the Inpatient Hospice Unit, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Owen and Hannah (Parry) Jones. He was the husband of Patricia “Pat” A. (Huber) Jones for 62 years.

He was in the U.S. Army and was a tank driver while stationed in Germany.

He was a welder for Bethlehem Fabricators for 30 years until he retired. He then worked in maintenance at Christ Reformed Church, College Hill Moravian Church and Kirkland Village, all in Bethlehem, for a total of 10 years.

He was a member of the North End Wanderers and Heights Athletic Associations and the Jefferson Democratic Club, all in Bethlehem.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Todd Jones and his wife Annette “Ann” of Salisbury Township; five grandchildren, Jennifer Jones-Mickelson and her husband Andy of Hellertown, Ryan Jones and his wife Nicole of Allentown, Eve Jones of Salisbury Township, Hollie Buskirk and Dylan Buskirk of Danielsville; three great -grandchildren, Owen Mickelson, Ramona Jones and Zoe Jones; a son-in-law, Marvin Buskirk of Danielsville; nephews; and nieces.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Terri Jones Buskirk; and three siblings, Ted Jones, Owen Jones Jr. and Cathryn Rice.

Contributions may be made to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042 or at adoptions@healthyanimalcenter.org

Arrangements were made by Cantelmi Long Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.