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William Jones Obituary
Born in Pottsville, he was a son of William Sr. and Alice Woodford Jones, Minersville.
Bill was a 1984 graduate of Minersville Area High School. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Minersville. He worked as a mechanic in the construction industry. He was a former scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 100, Llewellyn, and helped many boys reach the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a member of the Harley Owners Group and was an advocate for the NRA.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, the former Roxanne Buffington; two sons, Douglas Buffington and his wife, Lori, Muir, and Daniel Jones, at home; a grandchild, Drew; a sister, Deborah Hummel and her husband, Ernest, Minersville.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, 328 Sunbury St., Minersville. The Rev. Christopher Zelonis will officiate. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday. Interment will be in St. Vincent's No. 2 Cemetery, Minersville. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer remembrances of Bill in the form of contributions to help defray funeral expenses. To offer condolences to the family or to light a candle in Bill's memory, visit www.donaldjbutlerfh.com
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Clinton Heffner
June 10, 2017
My deepest sympathy for the Jones family, rest in peace my friend.
Joe and Joyce Cutler
June 9, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the Jones family. Bill was a kind and great friend. We will miss seeing him zipping around on the lawn mower and golf cart.
Frank Reed
June 8, 2017
Roxanne and family, we are truly sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Robin Sweigert
June 7, 2017
Thought and prayers go out to the jones family
Mary and Maureen Fitzpatrick
June 7, 2017
We're so sorry for your loss.Our. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Eric Donatti
June 7, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Bob Klinger
June 7, 2017
To the Jones Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Have many great memories of Bill with our whole crew of kids in the neighborhood. Many good times and memories.
CW4(R) Bernard & Ann Milyo, Jr.
June 7, 2017
The Jones Family,
Our condolences and prayers. Bill was a man of great strength and courage, a great friend and will be missed. RIP classmate.....
Anthony Hertz
June 7, 2017
Rest now, big fella. We will meet again someday.
Rhonda Christopher
June 7, 2017
SORRY FOR THE LOST OF A FAMILY MEMBER.
Rhonda Christopher
June 7, 2017
may god bless you and your family in this moment. of sorrow.
Bernie Woodford Sr.
June 7, 2017
Bill's greatest joy was making others happy. My deepest sympathy to all of his family.
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