Ermil Jones

1930 - 2018

Jones, Ermil of Chelsea, formerly of Belleville Age 88, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born March 3, 1930 in Owosso, the son of Alvin & Edith (Green) Jones. Ermil graduated from Monroe High School in 1948, Adrian College in 1952 majoring in history, minoring in political science and math. He earned his Secondary School Teaching Certificate. He also earned two Master's degrees from the University of Michigan, History (1954) and School Administration (1972). He spent 23 years at Van Buren Public Schools in Belleville and 10 years with Jefferson Schools in Monroe. Memberships included: Michigan Council for the Social Studies, Van Buren Education Society, Lions Club. He was an Eagle Scout, and was involved in scouting for 30 years with Troop 544. He was an active church member at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Ypsilanti and Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor. He was a Liturgist and certified Lay Speaker for the United Methodist Church. Survivors include 2 daughters, Linda (Keith) Carnahan of Wyoming, Sheryl (Ken) Gaynor of Oak Park; a son, Kenneth Jones of Wyoming; four step-children, Jennifer (Ted) Baker, Eric (Geesook) Baker, Dave (Loretta) Baker, and Ted (Karen) Baker; four grandchildren, Shawn (Kelly), Paul (Mrianna Skorcz), Sarah, and Caitlin (Sean); two great-grandchildren, Melody and Zoey. He was preceded in death by two wives, Sally (Mayo) Jones and Beverly (Lyons) Baker. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 23, 2:00 pm at the Chelsea Retirement Community Dancey House chapel, with visitation Friday from 1-2 pm. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Owosso. Memorial contributions may be made to Lions International.