His death certificate records Samuel W. Jones, born 28 Feb 1837 in Knox Co., Ky, died 25 Sep 1923 in Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, widower, farmer, father Wiley Jones, mother’s maiden name Sarh Hendrickson, birthplaces unknown, cause of death diabetis & slight paralysis, informant Mrs. Lizzie Turner, 2031 Pearl, Joplin, Mo, burial in Jones Chapel.