Steven Bruce Jones, Sr., age 81, passed away January 18, 2026 at his home in Sikeston, Mo.

He was born November 16, 1944 in St. Louis, MO, son of the Truman Jones and Adelle Curd-Jones.

Steven had worked as a truck driver for Eubanks before retiring. He loved drag racing, all of his friends and family would agree he is a legend at the Sikeston Drag Strip.

He was married to Della Moser Barrick-Jones, she survives of the home.

Other survivors include five sons, Steven Jones Jr. and Chuck (Kathy) Close, David Knight, Ricky (Elizabeth) Skelton, and Matthew Barrick; three daughters, Raschell (Tim) Hodgkiss, Crissy Williams, and Michelle Ferguson; one sister, Karen Jones; grandchildren, Ricky D (Jordan) Skelton, Britney Learue (Michael Gillespie Jr.), and Jake Hodgkiss; several other grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, Maria Gillespie and Michael M. Gillespie III; and his sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-law.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Shannon Jones Sr.; three brothers, Roland Jones, Wesley Jones, and Ricky Skelton Sr.; one sister, Sharon Jones; and one grandson, Ashton Lee Skelton.

No public services are scheduled at this time.