Jerry Jones' Obituary
Jerry E. Jones, 68, of Decatur, died peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2015 in his home with his family by his side.
Jerry was born August 29, 1946 in Moweaqua, Illinois, the son of Orville and Eula (Carol) Jones. He graduated from Macon High School in 1964 and served in the United States Navy where he met his loving wife Donna (Morrow) Jones. They were married on January 14, 1967.
Jerry leaves behind his wife Donna, children, Heather (Steve) Thomas, Aaron (Jennifer) Jones, and Amy (Jeremy) Gephart; grandchildren, Nicole and Jacob Thomas, Quinten and Iain Jones, Guinevere, Rufio, Link, and Nikola Gephart; sister, Sharon (Mike) Tokarz and many beloved family and friends.
A memorial service honoring Jerry’s life will begin at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Mt. Zion Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested in Jerry’s honor to the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
The family of Jerry E. Jones is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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