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Obituary for John R Jones
John R. Jones, 54, Mount Carmel, IL of Mount Carmel, IL passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Wabash County, IL.
He was born on June 21, 1961 in Wabash County, IL, the son of Donald and Ruth (Jones) Jones. John came from a large family having two brothers and three sisters. John married Vickie Henson and together they treasured sixteen years of marriage. Some of John and Vickie’s fondest memories were spending time with their grandkids at the river camp.
John was a true outdoorsman seeing God’s hand in creation. He loved hunting, being on the river and just spending time in nature, especially with his son John Boy. He had a natural talent in carpentry and was very proud of the home he built for his family. John took great pride in his work at Gibson County Coal and loved all his mining family. He was of Christian faith. John had a heart for his fellow man and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Left to cherish John’s memory are his wife, Vickie Jones of Mount Carmel; parents, Donald and Ruth Jones of Mount Carmel; children, Leslie Taylor of Albion, IL, John Boy (Melissa) Henson, Nickole (Josh) Meier both of Mount Carmel; grandchildren, Liberty, Liam, Alex, Nick, Curt, Joe, Jesse Ray, Savannah, Ezekiel, Eli and Sydney Nickole; siblings, Richard (Glenda Massey) Jones of Humboldt, CA, Judy (Jay) Kramer of Fort Branch, IN, Gerri (Dennis) Hunt of Calhoun, IL, James (Tina Davis) Jones of Mount Carmel and Jennifer (Mahmoud) Saleh of Ellisville, MO; loving aunt, Joyce Rosignol; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John (Lonnie) and Agnes Jones; maternal grandparents, Herman and Beulah Jones; and brother in law, Jay Kramer.
Family and friends are invited to gather from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 10, 2016 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for John will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2016 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Brother Brandon Hodgson officiating. Burial will follow at Adams Corner Cemetery in Wabash County, IL.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view John’s tribute wall and leave online condolences for the Jones family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.
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He was born on June 21, 1961 in Wabash County, IL, the son of Donald and Ruth (Jones) Jones. John came from a large family having two brothers and three sisters. John married Vickie Henson and together they treasured sixteen years of marriage. Some of John and Vickie’s fondest memories were spending time with their grandkids at the river camp.
John was a true outdoorsman seeing God’s hand in creation. He loved hunting, being on the river and just spending time in nature, especially with his son John Boy. He had a natural talent in carpentry and was very proud of the home he built for his family. John took great pride in his work at Gibson County Coal and loved all his mining family. He was of Christian faith. John had a heart for his fellow man and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Left to cherish John’s memory are his wife, Vickie Jones of Mount Carmel; parents, Donald and Ruth Jones of Mount Carmel; children, Leslie Taylor of Albion, IL, John Boy (Melissa) Henson, Nickole (Josh) Meier both of Mount Carmel; grandchildren, Liberty, Liam, Alex, Nick, Curt, Joe, Jesse Ray, Savannah, Ezekiel, Eli and Sydney Nickole; siblings, Richard (Glenda Massey) Jones of Humboldt, CA, Judy (Jay) Kramer of Fort Branch, IN, Gerri (Dennis) Hunt of Calhoun, IL, James (Tina Davis) Jones of Mount Carmel and Jennifer (Mahmoud) Saleh of Ellisville, MO; loving aunt, Joyce Rosignol; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John (Lonnie) and Agnes Jones; maternal grandparents, Herman and Beulah Jones; and brother in law, Jay Kramer.
Family and friends are invited to gather from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 10, 2016 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services for John will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2016 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Brother Brandon Hodgson officiating. Burial will follow at Adams Corner Cemetery in Wabash County, IL.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view John’s tribute wall and leave online condolences for the Jones family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
10
Mar
4:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Keepes Funeral Home
1500 N. Cherry
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Funeral Service
Friday
11
Mar
11:00 AM
Keepes Funeral Home
1500 N. Cherry
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Cemetery Details
Location
Adam's Corner Cemetery
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
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