EARL CLYDE JONES
May 2, 1938-May 2, 2013
San Jose, California
Submitted by Julia Jones

Earl Clyde Jones, a 45 year resident of Palo Alto, died on May 2. He was born in Escalon, California. His family moved to Palo Alto in 1944 he was the eldest of 4 son to Lyman and Venita Jones. He attended Jorden and excelled in athletics. Track and field 1st place in hurdles, dash, long jump and high jump. He was the high scoring half back known as "Earl the Pearl" till a career ending back injury. After attending Palo Alto High School he traveled from Oregon to Mexico enjoying the bohemian life style. He enjoyed playing stand up bass, woodworking, singing and dancing. He married only once in 1964 to Connie Howe. In 1973 he and his business partner opened St. Michael's Alley Restaurant serving the finest of Cali-fresh cuisine. Then later the Waiting Room Cafe where you could hear live music and enjoy the arts and local flavors. He moved to Modesto in 1995. Then to San Jose to live with Daughter and grandchild. He suffered many health issues and was admitted to O'Connor Hospital on the 1st of May where died in his sleep just after 5 a.m. He is survived by his daughter, Julia Jones; 10-year-old grandchild, Jolene, San Jose; wife Connie, Los Gatos; Brother Ron Jones, Modesto; and three step children, Darcee, Hawaii, Mark and Rick of Utah.

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