Rafe Jones

Rafe Jones, 56, a beloved resident of Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away at home on Saturday morning, November 9, 2024. Born on January 23, 1968, in Abilene, Texas, to Jeannie Chisolm and Tom Jones, Rafe brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. He married the love of his life, Georgianne Easter Jones, on January 1, 2024.

A graduate of Hobbs High School in 1987, Rafe embarked on a fulfilling journey. He worked for Callaway Safety, Indian Fire & Safety, Holloman Air Force Base, and White Sands Missile Range. Twelve years ago, he ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing his own fencing business, Jones Fencing. Rafe's passion for the cowboy way of life was evident in his love for Jesus, roping, golf, bowling, dancing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a blessed man.

Rafe is survived by his loving wife, Georgianne Jones; son Tanner Jones and his wife Shonda, along with their sons Weston and Brody; daughters Shyanne Haisten, Bailey Haisten, and her husband Chris; mother Jeannie Chisolm; father Tommy Lafyette Jones and his wife Connie; sister Genee Darden and her husband Craig; brother Cutter Wagley and his wife Judith; brother Austin Jones and Bree; sister Edie Jones; sister Traci Hamilton and her husband Jeff; brother Michael Jones; sister Hannah McDaniel and her husband Jake; sister Becca Smith and her husband Matt; sister Sue Baldwin and her husband Jerry; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nephews; and a host of dear friends.

Rafe was preceded in death by his grandparents Vernon (Cowboy) and Marcella Jones, Dwight and Babe Harvey; cousin Clint Jones; aunt Tricia Jones; and uncle Spud Jones.

In lieu of flowers, Rafe requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Lubbock, Texas, and Light of Lea County in Hobbs, New Mexico.