Eugene R. Jones Obituary (1945 - 2025) - Winslow Township, New Jersey

Eugene Robert Jones was born on December 16, 1945, to the late Leroy and Catherine Jones. He was the eldest of two children. Eugene aka "Kue " was born and educated in Philadelphia, Pa. He attended South Philadelphia BOK High School for welding. Eugene held many jobs. He was the lead singer of the well-known group, The Volcanoes. Recorded under The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP) were hits like Storm Warning, Ladies Man, and many others. Eugene received many accolades as Gene Faith for his song writing and he played multiple musical instruments such as the piano, guitar and the harmonica. He continued to contribute to the Philadelphia sound by songwriting and networking with other artists. The Volcanoes traveled up and down the East Coast and the Mid-West performing in different music venues. He established a special relationship with his limousine driver, Joseph “Butterball” Tamburro. Later, Eugene sang in an all-male quartet based in Camden, New Jersey. His singing and musical performances influenced and lifted up people everywhere. During that same time, he was dating his high school sweetheart and married her, Dolores R. Jones, on August 28, 1965. They were married for sixty years. From this union was born five beautiful daughters: Denise Jones, Dana Jones-Guerra, Dorvien Okoro, Destiney Hill, and Regina Knight. The sisters were known as the Jones Girls in the West Oak Lane community of Philadelphia, Pa. Eugene worked in management at the Hatfield Auto Recon Auction in Hatfield, Pennsylvania for over 15 years. After moving to Sicklerville, New Jersey, Eugene worked at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation located in Gloucester County, New Jersey for five years before retiring. Eugene accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at a very young age. He and his wife were long standing members of St. Matthews Baptist Church in Williamstown, New Jersey. Another of his joys was being a grandfather and a great grandfather. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Leroy and Catherine Jones, daughter, Denise C. Jones, and two sons-in-law. Sadly, on June 25, 2025 the Lord called Eugene Robert Jones home. Eugene leaves behind cherished memories, his loving wife, four daughters, two son-in laws, eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren, a sister and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Sorrowfully submitted, The Family.