Richard "Dick" Jones

Richard Jones Obituary

Richard "Dick" Jones Battle Creek Richard "Dick" Jones, 84, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2009 at the Battle Creek Health System with his family by his side. He was born August 6, 1924 in Flint, Michigan the son of William and Bernice Jones. Dick was a pilot serving in the U.S. Navy. He loved to fly and even built his own plane with his friend Don Tuck. He also enjoyed fishing and was a terrific cook. For over 30 years, Dick was an Allstate Insurance agent with offices in Battle Creek. Surviving is his wife: Velma Mae Filer Jones; three sons: William (Yvonne) Jones, Jeff (Sandy) Jones and Todd Jones; five grandchildren: Corynn, Tyler, Nick, Cody and Jordan Jones; three sisters: Delores "Doty" (Fred) Nelson, Anna Mae Keys and Janie (Don) Sniatynski; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Arline "Betty" Jones; son: Richard Jones and daughter: Beth Ann Jones. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Rev. Shan Martin of Yorkville Community Church officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jul. 28, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Jones

13 Entries

Shelley Steinmiller

August 4, 2009

Dear Kay and family,
When Dr. Pike told me today of Dick's passing, I was immediately sad! I too know what it means to lose someone so special to this earth and us! Dick was a very good man! He loved you all so much and it showed to all who knew him! May God continue to carry you through with all the blessed memories you have made together!

August 4, 2009

Dear Kay and family:
We share your loss of Dick, a wonderful guy who made every moment around him something special. He had a great love for everyone and did so much good in his lifetime for so many people. He brightened a room when he entered it and uplifted the spirits of all present. While we feel a tremendous loss in his passing, his was a life to be celebrated and cherished. So long, Big Guy, you were the best.
Jan and Jack Moss

Dr. Cathy Pike

August 4, 2009

Dear Kay and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. We have wonderful memories of Dick which we will treasure for years to come. Dick was special to everyone who knew him and will be dearly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

August 4, 2009

Hi Rick,
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I can tell that he was very special to you. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Barbara (Morrison) McNeil

Dave Knapp

August 3, 2009

Dear Kay and Family,

Penny and I are very saddened to hear of Dick's passing and sorry to be unable to attend his service. It was good to be able to see him again a few months ago, even for a brief time. Our condolences go out to you and your family.

Sincerely,

Dave and Penny

Gary & Karen Howard

August 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, As a wonderful neighbor Dick will be dearly missed.

Lisa true

August 3, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Dick. I have wonderful memories of he and Rick at Christmas and just coming to visit my company for paper needs for many years. I will cherish his memory and all the great and wonderful stories he had to share with each visit.

Lisa True - Walle Corporation, Winchester, KY

Clay & Debbie Hawley

August 3, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please let us know. Sincerely, Clay & Debbie Hawley and Sons

Brenda Smith

August 3, 2009

I would like to send my regards to the family. I worked for a company in Winchester, Ky that bought paper from Dick and Rick and I loved both of them. They were both first class in my book. I can still hear Dick's roaring laughter and big smile. He loved a good joke and good company. I loved his stories. He filled the room with his spirit. I know that Rick loved his father so much - to him, I would like to say that your father was a special man. The world was a better place with him in it. Now Heaven is getting the best end of the deal. Brenda S Smith (Stanton, Ky)

Bruce Nelson

July 29, 2009

Known as Uncle Dick to us, I remember my father telling me about his crop dusting days. Uncle Dick was dusting in the UP and hit a Tamarack tree coming off a field. The plane crashed, Dick cracked some ribs, got out just before it burst into flames. Close call. Mom always talks about how her big brother would look out for her. Spent a lot of time on Riverside drive as a kid at his house. Todd, Jeff, Bill, sorry for your pain and loss. We all miss him.

Greg & Susan Sniatynski

July 28, 2009

To the boys, our deepest sympathy.... Everytime I see his face or a picture of him, many happy memories of times up at Lake Milikokia come flooding back. He had a way with words and He was one in a million. We will truly miss him.

Norris & Addie Mikolajczyk & children

July 28, 2009

So sorry to hear of Dick's passing... our children will miss visitng with him when Christmas Caroling... our thoughts and prayers are withthe family.

Polly Massie

July 28, 2009

I wanted to tell the family how sorry I was to hear the news. I know that Dick is in a better place, with no pain or suffering. He was a gentle and kind man, who took excellent care of my grandmother. He has a special place in my heart and will be missed. I loved to sit and hear his stories about his life! He indeed lived life to the fullest. My prayers are with you

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