laird387 Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) The Richmond Motor Club lost a trials stalwart with the death of Ronald Lacey Jones. Ron Jones was a typical backroom club member observing and helping to organise trials. His connections with the Scott Trial exceeded two decades. He observed world trials at Bainbridge and Pateley Bridge under Wetherby and Darlington colours as well as being a regular SSDT visitor. Born in Leeds where he left school and served a motor engineering apprenticeship and served national service in the same capacity. In 1953 his parents moved to West Scrafton and Ron joined H. Wood & Sons in Leyburn who were main dealers for Ferguson tractor, Rootes group cars and vans. After marrying he moved the Bellerby and Cadburys followed by many years at Catterick Garrison as an R.E.M.E. fitter. Many Richmond young guns benefitted from his knowledge. Alan Richardson, AndyKearton and David Watson to name a trio. Ron fought Alzheimer’s for thirteen years. His wife passed several years ago and he is survived by his sons Frank and Jimmy. Both sons rode trials. The funeral service took place at St John’s Church, Bellerby on January 19th. Edited January 22, 2017 by laird387 typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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