Billy D. Jones
Born on February 22, 1937 in Tucumcari, New Mexico and passed away at his home in El Cerrito on
March 7, 2026 where he was a longtime resident from 1963 to 2026.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Linda Beth Jones Sterling (1938- 2020), Patricia Jones (1941-
1941) and Ralph E. Jones (1944-1983). His parents James Floyd Jones (1900-1975) and Dahlia Irene Jones
(1909-1984)
Billy married the love of his life Wanda Mae Jones on June 2, 1962, and were together until her death on
June 12, 2011.
He went to San Pedro High School and joined the Navy right after graduation, 1955-1959, RM2 (E5). He
spent some of his service time in Guam and enjoyed scuba diving for sea shells. He worked for RCA
Global Communications 1959-1987, K-Line 1988-2004.
Billy enjoyed working with electronics, automobiles, fly fishing and fly tying. Later years enjoyed tying
twisted leaders, which he enjoyed giving to his friends. He spent many hours at the Oakland Casting
Club, tying flies and enjoying the company of other fly fishermen.
Survived by his daughter Sandra Frazier (husband, Wayne Frazier). Grandchildren Amanda Taylor
(husband, Kevin) and Erin Frazier. Great grandchildren Aidan, Kai and Logan Taylor. Niece Carol Moyer-
Murphy (husband, Jim) and their children Daniel (Danyo) and Tamara. Also survived by several other
nieces and grandnieces and grandnephews.
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