clapper-logo-2024

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.


To send a flower arrangement in memory of Virgil H. Jones, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

Schedule of Services

Burial Service

At the Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Indiana, with Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana

  • Email Details
  • At the Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana.
    ,
  • At the Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Indiana, with Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana.

Special Service

  • Email Details
  • Full Military Rites will be conducted by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard following services at the Buffalo Cemetery.

Visitaion Service

  • Email Details
  • 12:00 (noon) to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.

Funeral Service

  • Email Details
  • Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m,, Saturday, March 28, 2015, Celebration of Life Servie at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.

Virgil's Guestbook


Sign Guestbook


500 words remaining
Light A Candle
Tribute Candle 1 of 4 Candle 1
Tribute Candle 2 of 4 Candle 2
Tribute Candle 3 of 4 Candle 3
Tribute Candle 4 of 4 Candle 4