Dick Jones
Community Hero
In Paradise for Good – September 5, 2020
Richard Jones lived until age 105. The consummate Southern Gentleman, he championed arts and music, and was a sportsman, gardener and travel enthusiast. Following his retirement as a distinguished media executive at the J. Walter Thompson Company, he split his time between his Long Island country home in Water Mill, and Key West. He shared his life for 48 years with his partner, Dominique Del Monte. In retirement he continued to play golf and tennis and fell in love with classical music.
Dick was one of the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys’ best supporters for over 15 years. He continued to “give back” in Key West even after he moved to Pompano Beach. In 2007, Dick he created the Jones-DelMonte Endowment which he augmented with a six-figure estate gift. This makes it possible for the Community Foundation to make many grants each year in the areas of health, human services, arts and culture.
Thank you, Dick, for Leaving a Legacy in Key West and the Florida Keys.