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Karl Jones Obituary
Karl McMaster Jones, U.S. Air Force Colonel (retired), passed away peacefully on June 27, 2013, after a short and courageous fight. He lived his life to the fullest, and will be missed by those whose life he touched.
Karl was born in Glen Ridge, N.J., in 1938. He attended the USAF Academy where he received a bachelor's degree in Engineering Sciences. He later attended the University of Colorado graduating with a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering. Karl served his country in the U.S. Air Force at a variety of assignments, including a tour in Vietnam as a F-4 fighter pilot, assignment as a test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base, followed by Command of a classified installation. After he retired from the U.S. Air Force, he enjoyed his second career as an adjunct professor of mathematics at Northwest Florida State College and Pensacola State College. He was also a grateful friend of Bill W. for over 24 years.
Karl is preceded in death by his father, Karl, and his mother, Elizabeth. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann of Niceville, Fla.; his sons, Karl, Kurt, and Lane; his stepsons, Clay and Butch; and his stepdaughters, Karla and Charlsie. He also leaves behind his feline companions Chiangmai and Taunggyi.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 2, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home in Niceville. Funeral services will be held at St. Simon's on the Sound Episcopal Church, on U.S. Highway 98 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, July 3, at 10 a.m. The funeral service will immediately be followed by a reception at the church.
The family would like to extend a Special Thanks to the doctors, nurses and "angels" at White Wilson Medical Center, Twin Cities Hospital, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, and UAB Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, we kindly request a donation to Disabled American Veterans. You may sign a guest book and offer the family condolences at www.heritagegardensfuneralhome.com. Heritage Gardens Funeral Home of Niceville, is entrusted with arrangements.
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July 1, 2013
Mary Ann:
We of the Class of '60, mourn the loss of our classmate Karl, and we wish you well. I hope you will continue to stay in touch and let us know from time to time how you and your family are doing. Take care. J.T. Smith
Kelly Deaver
July 1, 2013
Mary Ann, I can only imagine what you are going through right now. Know that I'm there for you in what ever you need. Kelly
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