It is with great sadness that I share news of the death of Richard Jones on 29th October, not long after his 68th birthday. Friends and colleagues will know that Richard was the Chairman and owner of SH Jones, taking over from his father, Michael. His working life, however, was spent mainly with REH Kendermann and Yapp Brothers, of which Richard was Chairman. Outside of his professional commitments, Richard was known for his support of charitable causes, particularly Katharine House Hospice, of which he became a director in 2019.
Richard was both a friend and colleague. He was a kind, considerate, and generous man, and anyone who had ever met him would recall his great sense of humour and his uncanny ability to detect the residual sugar level of anything he tasted to the nearest half gram. His sudden passing is a complete shock to all, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially his children.
Greg Shaw
Director of Wine and Sales
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