Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home - Monticello
Virgil H. Jones
( November 7, 1925 - March 24, 2015 )
Residence: Monticello, Indiana.
Died: Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Location: 2:52 a.m. at his residence surrounded by his family.
Age: 89
Date of Birth: Saturday, November 07, 1925
Birth place: White County, Indiana.
Branch: Army
Service: World War II
Father: Calvin J. Jones
Mother: Minnie M. ( Byrd ) Jones
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: Virgil had lived in the Buffalo, and Monticello, Indiana, area most all of his life.
Funeral Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015
Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m,, Saturday, March 28, 2015, Celebration of Life Servie at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Clergy: Pastor Alvin Smith
Burial will take place:
At the Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Indiana, with Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
12:00 (noon) to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
Virgil had lived in the Buffalo, and Monticello, Indiana, area most all his life. He was a World War II Army Veteran. Virgil had worked in construction, building bridges for the former Hornback - Sickler. He was a member of the American Legion Post #81, VFW Post #1106, and AmVets Post #91, and the Moose Lodge, all of Monticello, Indiana. Virgil enjoy dancing, and had won numerous trophies. He enjoyed and looked forward to family get togethers. Virgil was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed the Chicago Cub, hoping next year would always be their year, Purdue University Mens Basketball, and the Indianapolis Colt, especially since his granddaughter, Jessica is a cheerleader for the Colts.
Special Services: Full Military Rites will be conducted by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard following services at the Buffalo Cemetery.
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the St. Elizabeth Hospice of Layette, Indiana. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: He was married to Barbara Conwell; she passed away on February 13, 1994.
Survivors include:
Daughters,Cathi S. Krug of West Lafayette, Indiana, andLinda (husband Joe) Baer of Delphi, Indiana;Grandchildren,Josh Jones,Jennifer (husband Brandon) Niemantsverdriet, Jessica Jones, Christopher "Chris" Krug, Marcus Krug,Jason Baer,Chad (wife Kris) Baer, andLindsay (husband Chris) Wright; Twelve (12) Great Grandchildren;Companion,Martha Bowsher of Buffalo, Indiana;Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, and Great Nephews.
Preceded in Death:
Parents,Calvin J. and Minnie M. (Byrd) Jones;Wife,Barbara Jones;Son,James Jones;Infant Sister, Alta Jones; Sister, Thelma Pugh;Brother, Joseph C. "Joe" Jones; Son-In-Law,Michael J. "Jim" Krug.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583 - 8488.
Died: Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Location: 2:52 a.m. at his residence surrounded by his family.
Age: 89
Date of Birth: Saturday, November 07, 1925
Birth place: White County, Indiana.
Branch: Army
Service: World War II
Father: Calvin J. Jones
Mother: Minnie M. ( Byrd ) Jones
Marital Status: Widowed
Resided in: Virgil had lived in the Buffalo, and Monticello, Indiana, area most all of his life.
Funeral Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015
Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m,, Saturday, March 28, 2015, Celebration of Life Servie at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Clergy: Pastor Alvin Smith
Burial will take place:
At the Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Indiana, with Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
12:00 (noon) to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
Virgil had lived in the Buffalo, and Monticello, Indiana, area most all his life. He was a World War II Army Veteran. Virgil had worked in construction, building bridges for the former Hornback - Sickler. He was a member of the American Legion Post #81, VFW Post #1106, and AmVets Post #91, and the Moose Lodge, all of Monticello, Indiana. Virgil enjoy dancing, and had won numerous trophies. He enjoyed and looked forward to family get togethers. Virgil was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed the Chicago Cub, hoping next year would always be their year, Purdue University Mens Basketball, and the Indianapolis Colt, especially since his granddaughter, Jessica is a cheerleader for the Colts.
Special Services: Full Military Rites will be conducted by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard following services at the Buffalo Cemetery.
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the St. Elizabeth Hospice of Layette, Indiana. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: He was married to Barbara Conwell; she passed away on February 13, 1994.
Survivors include:
Daughters,Cathi S. Krug of West Lafayette, Indiana, andLinda (husband Joe) Baer of Delphi, Indiana;Grandchildren,Josh Jones,Jennifer (husband Brandon) Niemantsverdriet, Jessica Jones, Christopher "Chris" Krug, Marcus Krug,Jason Baer,Chad (wife Kris) Baer, andLindsay (husband Chris) Wright; Twelve (12) Great Grandchildren;Companion,Martha Bowsher of Buffalo, Indiana;Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, and Great Nephews.
Preceded in Death:
Parents,Calvin J. and Minnie M. (Byrd) Jones;Wife,Barbara Jones;Son,James Jones;Infant Sister, Alta Jones; Sister, Thelma Pugh;Brother, Joseph C. "Joe" Jones; Son-In-Law,Michael J. "Jim" Krug.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583 - 8488.