Former PDC Master of Ceremonies and hall of fame member Phil Jones has passed away. He was formally the master of ceremonies for the PDC until 2007 when current MC John McDonald replaced him due to retirement.
After retirement, Jones moved to Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife Michelle. Russ Bray and Paul Hinks posted on Twitter about his passing and spoke in high regard of Jones and how much he will be missed.
Barry Hearn and Tommy Cox also spoke to the PDC about the contribution he made and what he was like as a person.
"Phil made a huge contribution to the PDC in over a decade of service, and was both a well-respected and popular official," said PDC Chairman Barry Hearn.
"He was a deserved member of the PDC Hall of Fame and will be remembered fondly by all involved with the sport for his unique style.
"We send our condolences to Phil's wife Michelle and his family."
Former PDC Tournament Director Tommy Cox also paid tribute to Jones: "It's been a shock and Phil will be sadly missed.
"He was a terrific guy and was instrumental in the early years of the PDC's growth.
"It was fitting that he was inducted into the PDC Hall of Fame because he was a major part of the PDC and the face of the organisation until his retirement.
"He was a really good fella who enjoyed life, loved darts and always had a smile on his face, and great friend of mine.
"We were still close friends and I spoke to him regularly, and I've got so many happy memories of our time together."
Barry Hearn and Tommy Cox also spoke to the PDC about the contribution he made and what he was like as a person.
"Phil made a huge contribution to the PDC in over a decade of service, and was both a well-respected and popular official," said PDC Chairman Barry Hearn.
"He was a deserved member of the PDC Hall of Fame and will be remembered fondly by all involved with the sport for his unique style.
"We send our condolences to Phil's wife Michelle and his family."
Former PDC Tournament Director Tommy Cox also paid tribute to Jones: "It's been a shock and Phil will be sadly missed.
"He was a terrific guy and was instrumental in the early years of the PDC's growth.
"It was fitting that he was inducted into the PDC Hall of Fame because he was a major part of the PDC and the face of the organisation until his retirement.
"He was a really good fella who enjoyed life, loved darts and always had a smile on his face, and great friend of mine.
"We were still close friends and I spoke to him regularly, and I've got so many happy memories of our time together."
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