Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home - Monticello


Joseph C. (Joe) Jones

( February 19, 1923 - May 29, 2013 )

Residence: Reynolds, Indiana
Died: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Location: 9:30 a.m., at his residence in Reynolds, Indiana
 
 
Age: 90
Date of Birth: Monday, February 19, 1923
Birth place:

 

 
Father: Calvin J. Jones
 
Mother: Minnie M. ( Byrd ) Jones
 
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Lived in Monon, Indiana, community most all of his life, and in Florida for twenty-five (25) years.
Funeral Date: Saturday, June 08, 2013
Funeral Location: 3:00 p.m., Celebration of Life Service at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana
Clergy: Pastor Alvin Smith
Burial will take place:
Bedford Cemetery in rural Monon, Indiana
Visitation will be:
1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
Joe had lived in the Monon, Indiana, community most all of his life, and in Florida for the last twenty-five (25) years. He had worked at TRW Ross Gear in Lafayette for over twenty-seven (27) years, retiring in the mid 1980's. Joe was a lifetime member of the former Eagles Lodge of Monon, Indiana. He had served on the Monon Fire Department for twenty (20) years. Joe was an AVID softball pitcher, and was known as being the best ever. He was on a Horseshoe Pitching Club of Reynolds, Indiana, and enjoyed pitching horseshoes. Joe's greatest love was his family and friends. He also loved his horses and buggy. Joe had a passion for music and was known for playing the harmonica and guitar, he was very talented and gifted.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the Monon Fire Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: He married Imogene S. Wells. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, Imogene S. Jones of Battle Ground, Indiana; Twin Daughters, Darlene "Dolly" (husband Fred) Mayotte, and Lorene "Rinky" Gilbert, both of Reynolds, Indiana; Sons, Robert "Bob" (companion Nikki) Jones of Monon, Indiana, andFloyd "Pete" (wife Kathy) Jones of Cowden, Illinois; Sixteen (16) Grandchildren; Thrity-two (32) Great Grandchildren; Ten (10) Great Great Grandchildren; Sister, Thelma Pugh of Medaryville, Indiana; Brother, Virgil (companion Martha Bowsher) Jones of Buffalo, Indiana; Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, and Cousins.
Preceded in Death:
Parents; Calvin J. and Minnie M. (Byrd) Jones;Infant Sister, Alta Jones; Son, William "Bill" Jones; Grandson, Jeffery L. Jones.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488.