He was born on July 11, 1953 in Springfield, IL, the son of Milton Jones and the late Ruby (Hillard) Jones. He married Linda Sue Staley on April 28, 1972 in Springfield and she preceded him in death on Aug. 31, 1995.
Mr. Jones retired from Borden chemical in Illiopolis, IL, where he worked for many years. He was a former member of the Eagle’s Club in Springfield and a former member of the Route 66 Cruisers.
He is survived by his children, Christine (companion Ron Tennis) Raynor of Springfield, Jennifer (companion Chris Cantrall) Jones of Chatham, IL, Robert (wife Candy) Huddleston, Jr. of Springfield, a special nephew that he raised as a son, Jeffrey (companion Candice) Lantz of Springfield; his father Milton Jones of Springfield; grandchildren, Amber (companion Chris Tuttle) Fowler, Justin and Matthew Fowler, Braydon Guinn, Isabella and Austin Huddleston, and Cheyanne Nadziejko; great-grandchildren, Natalie, Madison, Rylie, and Alaina Tuttle and Charlotte Roberts; siblings, Ann (husband Gary) Ridgeway, Rosemary Patterson, Donnie Jones, Hank Jones, and Irene Sours, all of Springfield, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Besides his wife and his mother, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, where visitation will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 from 11 am until time of the funeral service at 1 pm. Following the services, cremation rites will be accorded.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” atwww.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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