Rolland "Butch" Jones, Jr.

Rolland "Butch" Jones, Jr., age 75, of Cortland passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024. He was born on May 16, 1949, in Warren, OH the son of Rolland A. Jones, Sr. and Arlene (Snyder) Jones. Butch married the love of his life Kathleen Capan on May 22, 1971, enjoying 53 wonderful years of marriage. 

Butch was a loving husband, father, and most proudly papa. He enjoyed spending time with his family as well as cooking, gambling in his lucky green shirt, and spending time at the lake on his beloved boat. At a young age Butch acquired a love for flying, taking lessons from Ernie Hall where he obtained his pilot’s license before he even had his drivers license. 

Butch worked for many years as an insurance agent for John Hancock where he was honored for many achievements. In addition, he had a passion for law enforcement, serving as a police officer for the Cortland Police Department, Trumbull County Sheriff's Office, and finishing his law enforcement career as the chief for Johnston Township. 

Butch is survived by his loving wife Kathleen, daughter Amy (Shawn) Robinson of Newton Falls, granddaughters Taylor Dlugos and Madison Rutherford of Newton Falls, sisters Deborah (John) Chlebus of Colorado Springs, Cynthia “Cindy” Fryer of Howland, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Rolland and Arlene Jones. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tunnels to Towers at https://2t.org/donate/.

Calling hours will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Lane Funeral Home, Shafer-Winans Chapel 164 N. High St. Cortland, OH 44410 with a prayer service following at 7:00 PM. Online condolences can be made at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.