Leonard Roland "Ronnie" Jones, 59 of Hollywood, MD passed away on March 6, 2014 in Leonardtown, MD. Born September 28, 1954, he was the son of William E. Jones, Sr. and the late Maude E. Jones.

Ronnie is survived by his daughters: Emily S. Hite (James Persinger)and Laura M. Wible (Kenny Cusic) both of Hollywood MD, grandchildren: Brandon Wible, Aaron Roberts, Ryan Jones, Leigha Melton and Shauna Persinger, siblings: William E. Jones, Jr. of Hollywood, MD, Lisa E. Schmidt (Jerry) of Brighton, TN, and Nikki Trossbach (Sonny) of Dameron, MD.

Ronnie was a life long resident of St. Mary's County and graduated from Chopticon High School. He was a Professional Fire Fighter at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, retiring in 2001 after 27 1/2 years of service.

Ronnie loved his fire fighting career, hunting, fishing, planting a garden every year and being with his family and grandkids.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 10, 2014 in the Hollywood Vol. Fire Department Social Hall Hollywood, MD., from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM followed by fire department prayers at 7:15 PM.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. Johns Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pall bearers will be Brandon Wible, Eddie Voorhar and Steve Thomas.

Contributions may be made to the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 7 Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79 Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.