MATTHEW TODD JONES, 37 of Huntington, W.Va., went 
to be with the Lord on Monday August 2, 2004. As a
curious, precocious little boy, Matt developed into
a fun loving and caring man. He is survived by his
loving wife, Lora; three beautiful daughters, 
Kandyce Autumn, age 9, Skylar Cheyenne, age 2 1/2,
both of Huntington; and Shandell Jones of Chicago,
Ill. He is also survived by his parents, Jack and
Charlotte Jones of Huntington; a brother and
sister-in-law, Scott and Lisa Jones of Chelyan, W.Va.;
his paternal grandmother, Lucille Jones of Parkersburg;
two brothers-in-law and their wives, Mike and Susie
Jarrell of Beckley, W.Va., and Don and Shirley Jarrell
of North Carolina; his mother-in-law and father-in-law,
Doretta and Ronald Jarrell of Beckley; five nieces,
Samantha and Whitney Jones of Chelyan; Ashley and
Lindsey Jarrell of Beckley and Cynthia Jarrell of
North Carolina; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Matt was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather,
Raymond Jones, and maternal grandparents, Earl and
Mildred Sheppard, all of Parkersburg. Matt was an avid
outdoorsman. He went on several hunting trips with his
father and brother. He loved hunting deer and turkey,
and he walked in Ritter Park every day. He also enjoyed
spending time at the Jones Farm in Gilmer County and
lying on the beach at Cherry Grove, S.C., with his
family. He was employed by the YMCA in Huntington for
seven years. Prior to that, he worked at Bob Evans as
a manager. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Thursday
at Beard Mortuary with the Rev. Dr. Allen Reasons
officiating. The family will receive friends after
5 p.m. Thursday. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in Gilmer, W.Va. Online register book at 
www.beardfuneralhome.com. Matt was very much loved by
his family and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.