Hiram Dale Jones

Mr. Hiram Dale Jones, age 88, a resident of Auburndale, went home to Heaven on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Auburndale surrounded by family. Mr. Jones was born June 28, 1937, in Tallahassee, Florida to Hiram Dan and Lucille (Harper) Jones. He was an Auburndale resident for 42 years coming from Pensacola, Florida. Dale graduated from Leon High School in Tallahassee, attended Florida State University and graduated from the Florida Highway Patrol Academy in Tallahassee. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Auburndale, member of the Florida Association of State Troopers, American Association of State Troopers and the Florida Retirees Association of State Troopers. Dale worked as a Florida Highway Patrol for 21 years stationed in Pensacola. He was later transferred and stationed to the Lakeland area Florida Highway Patrol. He enjoyed golf, fishing, Florida State football, church, Jimmy Buffet concerts and loved to spend time with family. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters – Sandra Finch, Glenda Francis & Fleeta Bowling. Dale is survived by his loving family, wife of 36 years – Frances Jones of Auburndale, Florida; 3 daughters – Kathy Hoskinson of Lakeland, Florida, Laura (Curt) Kitchens of Lakeland, Florida & Kimberly (Troy) Carroll of Perry, Florida; sister – Barbara Jones of Tallahassee, Florida; 4 grandchildren – Trey Hawkins, Christopher (Evelyn) Kitchens, Caroline (Alan) Wagner & Ashley (Kyle) Brooks. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Alzheimer’s Research. Funeral services will be held 11am Wednesday, September 17th at First Missionary Baptist Church, 406 Main Street, Auburndale. Visitation will be held before from 10-11am at the church. Graveside services will be held 1pm Thursday, September 18th at Roselawn Cemetery in Tallahassee.