William F. “Bill” Jones
William F. “Bill” Jones, 87 of Big Island, died peacefully Monday January 22, 2024 at the Marion General Hospital.
He was born August 16, 1936 in East Gary, Indiana to the late William A. and Georgiann (Cox) Jones, he was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Fred O. Collopy and siblings, Ray Cox and Charlene Smyth.
Bill was a 1955 graduate of the Edison High School. He had a very busy professional career. It began at the Marion Power Shovel, then the Whirlpool Corp. for over 20 yrs. He then went to work for Ashland Oil with a gas route. Bill and Betty started the Kountre Korner store in New Bloomington and then they bought and operated the Jones Mini-Mart in Green Camp. His final job after retirement was working at Menards. Bill was a very hard worker.
Bill loved taking care of his home and his Fords, he could often be found on his John Deere mowing the yard or in his garden, caring for his corn.
When his kids were younger, he didn’t miss many of their activities and when the grandkids came, he really cherished the time with them.
Surviving is his wife, Betty Lou (James) Jones, they were married June 15, 1957 at the New Bloomington UM Church. Their children, Jeri Severt of Marion and Robert (Michelle) Jones of Columbia City, Indiana
Grandchildren, Angie Highsmith, Merrik (Lauren) Jones, Lauren (Taylor) Jones, Elizabeth (James) Baughman, Kyle (Lindsey) Boyd and Jackie (Ken) Springer
16 great grandchildren and 3 great great granddaughters
Funeral services will be held Saturday January 27, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Pastor Tim Pasma will officate. Burial will follow in the LaRue Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-6 pm at the funeral home in LaRue.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Marion Area Humane Society, 2264 Richland Rd, Marion, OH 43302
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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