Richard G. Jones, 50, of Dallas, died of septic shock on Sept. 10 at Parkland Memorial Hospital.
Jones was a native of Hattiesburg, Miss., and had resided in the Dallas area for the past 30 years. He was employed with EDS.
Jones is survived by his partner and friend, Frank O’Donnell, who said he is “thankful for the wonderful things Richard brought into my life and blessed to have had the opportunity to be there for him. I know that in his transition to another life, he has found his answers.”
Graveside services were held in Crystal Springs, Miss.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition, September 22, 2006.