Albert Wesley Jones, Jr
SCOTTSDALE – Albert Wesley Jones Jr., a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. Al was known for his independence, strong-will, principled character, driving too fast and hearty laugh.
Al was born on December 26, 1930 in Dallas, Texas to Albert Wesley Jones, Sr. and Minnie Justice. Al and his parents moved to Phoenix in 1945 from Oklahoma City. Al graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1949, attended Arizona State College (now ASU), joined the Arizona Air National Guard and went on active duty with U.S. Air Force, then returned to college to graduate from ASU in 1956. After graduation, Al enjoyed working with his father at A.W. Jones and Son Insurance Agency until his father’s death. Al joined Valley National Company Insurance in 1968 as a property and casualty agent.
Al married his college sweetheart, Beverly Wilson, sixty-eight years ago and they shared many happy and special memories together before her passing in 2020. Al missed Beverly every day since and cared for their dog, Max, his trusted companion. Al enjoyed racing cars with Beverly’s cousin on the Southwest circuit, bowling in a company league, race sailing with a group of fun-loving and adventuresome friends, tennis weekly at Phoenix Country Club, playing the guitar and harmonica, hunting, fishing and camping in the White Mountains before purchasing a second home in Greer to enjoy the outdoors and continue fishing on a more frequent basis.
Al was a faithful man whose family never missed a Sunday service at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. He enjoyed giving back to his community and served in many church capacities, including Sr. Warden at St. Stephen’s and on the vestry at Christ Church of the Ascension. Al was civic-minded and served as President of Valley of Sun Kiwanis, IIAB Phoenix Association of Insurance Agents, Arizona Yacht Club, San Pablo Residential Treatment Board and Blue Goose Insurance Association. Al also served as an Arizona Republican Precinct Committeeman and on the Tumbleweed Board of Directors.
Al is survived by his daughter Allyson Beckham (David), three grandchildren, Shannon, Thomas and Quinn, and relatives in Oklahoma. Al is preceded in death by his parents, sister Lucille, wife and son, Albert W. Jones, III.
A special thank you to Dr. Morgan Whigham at Honor Heath Osborn, Hospice of the Valley, Messinger Mortuaries and Christ Church of the Ascension for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley at www.hov.org.