Emil "Nene" U. Jones

Emil “Nene” Ulises Jones, age 37, of Belle passed away Friday August 12^th, 2022.

Emil was born September 27^th , 1984 in El Peten, Guatemala and moved to Missouri at the age of 3.

He was a graduate of Belle High School.

Emil graduated from the police academy in 2010 and served as a Cole County sheriff’s deputy from 2010 to 2016. He was also employed with ABB from 2016 to present.

Emil was a loving father, son, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed spending quality time with the ones he loved and creating lasting memories. He was a great storyteller and always made people laugh with his outstanding personality. He was always willing to help others in need and had a big heart.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, cooking, and spending time on the river.

He will be tremendously missed by those who love him.

He is survived by: two children, Haiden and Makayla Jones, Parents, Consuelo and Eugene Jones, three siblings, Cassie Schneider, Arielle Hicks, and Shane Jones, two nieces, Jailyn Schneider, Kinsley Fairbanks, and one nephew, David Schneider, all from Belle as well as numerous extended family and friends.

A celebration of life for Emil will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ Belle Restoration Branch on August 27^th at 2:00 p.m. 35024 Hwy, EE.

His wishes for those attending were to wear bibs or casual attire.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Nene’s Children’s Memorial Fund at Maries County Bank