Floyd Edward Jones' Obituary
Floyd Edward Jones passed away on August 1, 2022. He was born January 8, 1930, in Shelby County, Illinois,
the son of Harry O. Jones and Vangie Ripley Jones. On September 20, 1950, he married Darlene Gaither in Dalton City,
Illinois, at the home of Darlene’s sister and brother-in-law, Marian and Loren Phillips. To this union were born Susan Hitt
(Bruce) of Canon City, Colorado; Timothy Jones, and Kathi Gantt (Brad) of Bettendorf, Iowa. He is
survived by two brothers, two sisters, seven grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents, one brother and sister, his wife Darlene, and infant great-granddaughter Viviana
Zeglis.
Floyd graduated from Moweaqua High School in 1947. He served his country from March 1951 to
March 1953, stationed at Ft. Riley, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, and Pusan, Korea. Upon completion of his
service, he opened and operated the Standard Oil Gas Station in Moweaqua, Illinois, from March1953
through November 1957. After spending the winter in Florida, the family returned to Illinois where
Floyd secured a job selling tires for Smith Tire Company in Decatur, Illinois in 1958, working there until June 1993. Next
Floyd worked for Braden Tire in Granite City and then with Neal Tire in Decatur. He retired in May1995.
Floyd enjoyed membership in Canon City Elks Lodge 601, Moose Lodge, and Stephen Decatur Masonic Lodge
- In 1973 Floyd became a Shriner, joining the Ansar Shrine Oriental Band and Decatur Shrine Club, serving as
president in 1980 and director in 1989. In addition he belonged to the American Legion, VFW, and Kentucky Colonel. For
many years after retirement he was a volunteer van driver for the DAV and volunteered several years at St. Mary’s Hospital
in Decatur, Illinois.
In 2016, Floyd moved to Canon City where he embraced his new community, meeting and making
many new friends. He enjoyed watching car races and sports and having Sunday breakfast at the VFW.. Loved for his
friendly smile and personality, he cared deeply for his country and his family. In his honor, reach out and offer the hand of
friendship to someone. A celebration of life will be held at a later date here in Canon City and graveside services will be
held in Moweaqua, Illinois, where he will be laid to rest next to his wife.
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