My heart is heavy after hearing this news. Rich was a dear friend, and I'll always remember the times we shared and the laughter. He was a true gentleman, and those who knew him well realized how special he was. (((Rich))), when you get to that golden corral in the clouds, I know our other friends that have gone before will be there to greet you. And when I get there, I'll search the crowd for a tall cowboy wearing your smile. My heartfelt sympathy to his daughters, your daddy was one of the best. Jacquie

It's a sad day....I met Rich at the Circle G recently, had talked a few times prior to that, May the Good Lord watch and keep ya friend. You will be missed. Phil

Oh I am so sorry to hear this. He was a true gentlemen and my prayers go out to his family. We'll miss you ((((((( KC ))))))) Tina

I'm very sorry to hear about kc passing. I met him briefly at the Colorado trail last summer and he seemed like a really nice guy. My condolences to his family. topaz

I'm so sorry to hear this. I had the pleasure of joking with kcjones many times in chat. He had a rare sense of humor that I absolutely adored. Very few of us get to check out doing what we love best, so indeed, he was one of the lucky ones. He will be greatly missed. If there's a Heaven for old cowboy legends, I hope the grass is geener on the other side, And he's got good horses to ride. . . -Trent Willmon Breezy and breezy's bunch

I am in shock. But Rancher you are right, he did die doing what he loves the most. He was a great man and an awesome friend. I have had the pleasure of talking with Rich many times at a number of events. Got to know him well enough to call him a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you Rich and with your family. We love you and you will be greatly missed my friend. Melissa

I just talk to Luvshorses and while we we talking a friend of hers came by and she ask him if there was any news on KC Jone(Rich), he told her that Rich didn't make it.. He was such a great guy and a good friend to many of us. We will miss him greatly. She did tell me that he was having a great time and was enjoying his self at the Extreme Race , which he finish. He was putting his horse into the trailer when he had his heart attack and from what I was told that at the last part of the race he had a big smile on his face. So please join me in saying a prayer for God to take care of our friend. Rich, I will miss you and your smiling face. God Bless. WT

Rich didn't make it. He died doing what he enjoyed best, riding his horse and sharing with his friends. It's a sad day.