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Chris R. Jones, 58, of Lehighton, passed away February 23, 2010, at his home surrounded by his wife and family under the care of hospice. He was the husband of Brenda (Kovalchick) Jones. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Eleanor A. (Kern) Jones of Slatington and the late Norwood Jones. Chris was self-employed as the owner and operator of Chris R. Jones General Contracting for the last 25 years. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Slatedale. Chris was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy after serving during the Vietnam War. Survivors: Wife; mother; daughter, Tara and husband, Joshua Jones; sons, Michael and wife, Candice Kovalchick, Christopher and wife, Caitlyn Kovalchick; granddaughter, Alisha; grandsons, Ashtin, Tyler, and Jayden; brothers, Norwood Jones Jr., Bruce and wife, Gwen Jones; sister, Patricia and husband, Robert Flexer; aunts and uncles; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services: Monday, March 1, 2010, 11 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 4118 Main St., Slatedale. Calling hour, 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or Lehigh Valley Hospice c/o the funeral home.
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Brenda Jones
April 13, 2011
Alisha,
Your Pappy will always look down on you and your brother and sister.He is like a guarding angel watching over you and your family and every one that loves him.Im sure he is very proud of you for writing him such a nice letter.God will take good care of your Pappy,because he was a very good man and he will always love you to.
alisha jones
April 8, 2011
hi pappy i no that god is takeing care of you.You are so funny and fun you make ever buddy smile. 4th grade is ok and i hope you are looking down on me and i know that you love me so much and i love you so much to.And mommy and daddy and alivia and ashtin and me miss you so so so so much and alivia can crawl now, she is so fast.
alisha jones
April 8, 2011
hi pappy i miss you so so so much pappy i love you so so so much
Brenda Jones
April 6, 2011
Chris,Family,Friends,
I will keep this book open so you will never be forgotten.
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Brenda Jones
March 28, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
tara jones
December 24, 2010
love you daddy
October 3, 2010
My Love,
I love and miss you so much.I wish it would get easier to live without you but it's not.I still cry all the time it's so hard to be without you.When I go somewhere and see an old couple I feel so cheated,why didn't we get to grow old together the way we were suppose to.Today it was 2 years since Mom was gone.Why did I lose you both so close together.I don't know what God's plan was,but I'm so sad.I know Mom loved to dance with you,so dance one with her for me Love.
Brenda Jones
Brenda Jones
April 23, 2010
My Love,
It has been 2 months since you passed through your journey and I miss you every day.I cry each night as I lay on your side of our bed.I hold your picture tight to my heart wishing I could hold you again.I am so sad without you nothing and no one can take this sadness and pain in my heart away.I loved you so much the past 20 years I still love you so much I cant be happy without you in my life.I have fun with the kids and then I think I wish Dad was here to see this,or enjoy this day with us.I also miss Alisha and Ashtin and wish they could spend time with me this summer.I know I said I would never get another dog but I broke down and now we have a new little addition to our home.Her name is Bella Jones.She is all white except a brown ring around her left eye.She reminds me of the Little Rascals dog. She is 10 weeks old now she is an English Bulldog yes thats what I said,but she is lots of fun when she isn't getting into something.I know you would of loved her a little bit too.She kind of grows on you.I have to call her my pretty girl now because when she gets bigger It will be hard to say that.She is good company she is always on my lap or under my feet.Our real pretty girls Kody & Misty are up there with you Chris in heaven.If some way you were able to watch over me when I've been writing this know how much I Love You & Miss You My Love.
I Love You Always
Brenda Jones
March 6, 2010
Brenda Jones
March 4, 2010
My Love,
It's been 10 days since you left this this life,for your journey to be with God in Heaven.I can't stand to think about my future without you.I feel lost, hurt, angry and my heart is broken that you had to suffer so long.No one can imagine how painful it was for me to lie next to you for the past year and know you might not wake up with me the next morning.All the strugles. you went through to try to beat your illness,you were so strong and so brave,and I am very proud of you.. The last day you said to me"I love you so much,don't ever forget it, ... I'm not afraid honey,so don't you be afraid either". That was the last thing I remember you saing . I will never forget how much you love me, but I can't help being afraid of my future without you! I miss you so much.Alisha,Ashtin,Jayden and Tyler...Nanny will love you all forever too and miss you all so much!!!!
Debi Remaley
March 2, 2010
Dear Tara,
My first memory of you is up on a roof helping your dad. You two were really buds. I know how hard the memories are now, but take it from one who knows they get to be the things that get you thru. Someone once told me " The loss of a loved one is like being in a room with a TV full of static and turned all the way up. after a while you do notice it less but it never quit goes away." After a while you will be able to handle the hurt better. I will keep you in my prayers. I Love You Kiddo
Joe Reisinger Village Bake Shoppe and Floral Design
March 1, 2010
Dear Brenda and family, i was out of town and just read the paper and saw about chris. My deepest sympathy to you and your family,i am sure chris is already with shelly talking about you and the kids. Hold on to the memories and they will get you through all the hard times ahead. He is now at peace and suffering no more.
Tom & Alvina Serfass & Family
March 1, 2010
To The Jones Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
March 1, 2010
Fern "Flower" Brazes
Jeff & Sue Stettler
March 1, 2010
Brenda, sorry to hear you lost your soul mate. You will meet again one day. Know that our prayers are with the whole family. Living in Emerald for many years you get to know some great people. Living on the sharp corner of town we saw everyone go by. Keep your chin up and know that you are loved. We wish your whole family well.
March 1, 2010
Tara and family,
I only met you dad a couple months ago and knew he was a great man he is no longer in pain and in a better place to watch over us all one day we will all meet again RIP Chris
Jim and Jessica DeLong
Ed Mack
March 1, 2010
A great neighbor and friend.You will be missed.
just ur lil ole yaya
Deborah Sheppard
February 28, 2010
BRENDA & YAYA..MAY GOD BLESS & HOLD U TIGHT THRU THIS TIME OF GRIEVING & HEALING. WE LOV YOU DEARLY. NEED ANYTHING, RING-A-DING ME & I'LL B RIGHT THERE 4 U.
DEE SHEPPARD
February 28, 2010
BRENDA & LISA: WE R SOOO SORRY 4 UR LOSS OF CHRIS. THE SUFFERING IS OVER BUT I KNOW UR PAIN HAS JUST BEGAN. MAY GOD BLESS U & UR FAMILY THRU THE HEALING & LOSS OF CHRIS. IF U OR LISA NEED US, PLEZ DONT HESITATE 2 CALL US!!!!
TAKE GREAT CARE OF EACH OTHER.
LOVES, DEE & SHEP SHEPPARD
ashtin jones
February 28, 2010
pappy i love you
Don & Candy Hartwig
February 28, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
February 28, 2010
Rarely in life do you meet a true honest,caring, really outstanding human being. Chris was all of that and more . Our family will deeply miss him and we are all so fortunate to have known him.
Rick,Kris,Kyle Sweitzer......Grant White
jayden kovalchick
February 28, 2010
pappy,
i might be young and i didnt get to spend alot of time with you but i loved you so much. i wish you could have watched me grow up but im just so happy that i got to know and love you. and dont worry about nanny, i promise that ill take care her and love her forever and give her lots of hugs and kisses for you. i love you pappy
Nanny,
i know your hurting so bad right now and nothing anyone says can make it better but just know the time will help ease your pain. i love you nanny so much and you can call me anytime you want and if you need hugs n kisses, ill be right here waiting for you. and nanny, pappys with angels now and doesnt hurt anymore. i love you, jayden
Kathy Hahn
February 28, 2010
Brenda,
I am so sorry for your loss of your husband.You sure had a good man.Words cannot be written of how you must be feeling right now.I hope God gives you strength and comfort during this sad time of your life.Be strong Brenda.God Bless
susan jones) fritz
February 28, 2010
chris, you will hold a special place in my heart you and i and the song the docks of the bay i will miss you allways with love your cousin susan jones fritz
Lisa
February 28, 2010
My dearest sister, Brenda:
we will miss chris very much and we know just how much he loved you (with all his big heart). The last three weeks that i have been here in PA with you have been rough just knowing that 'one of those days' God would take Chris from us. we know that he is in God's hands now and is no longer in pain. It will take time to get over but i am happy that you are coming coming home with me for a week or so to try and relax a bit even though we know you will still be grieving, but at least not alone. kevin and i both love you and loved chris alot, so just know that he is in our prayers always. Tara, we know your daddy loved you also with all his heart and your children as well as christopher and his family and michael and his family. Also, he loved his mother, sister(s), brothers, aunts/uncles, cousins and all their children as well
Jennifer Smith
February 27, 2010
Tara,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brenda Bruchak
February 27, 2010
Dear Chris, you were a longtime friend I will never forget. You will always hold a special place in my heart. May you find peace in your new home and hopefully we will meet again on the other side. Love Always, Brenda
Alisha Jones
February 27, 2010
HI pappy mommy an daddy an ashtin an me love you so much pappy and be happy I was unhappy!!!
John J. Golba
February 27, 2010
Brenda and Family,
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead and may your memories give you strength. Hold tight to those memories for comfort.
You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father, friend...
Only time can heal, but Chris' love will be with you always.
Brenda Jones
February 27, 2010
To My Love,
In 6 months,I will have 20 years worth of loving memories of the life we shared together.I dont know what I will do without you,My heart is broken and I can't stop thinking about you.I know you are at peace,and not in pain anymore,but I miss you so much; Love.I don't know what God's plan is for our family,I'll pray for strength to make it through the next few weeks and months.I will make sure to share the memories I have with all our grandkids,
so they know what a great man their
pappy was. "My Love" You will be missed and always in my heart.
"Your loving wife"
Brenda Jones
February 27, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Joshua Jones
February 26, 2010
To the greatest Father-in-law a man could have.You took me in as one of your own rather than your daughters boyfriend and tought me alot I know today. I will never foget you.
Alisha Jones
February 26, 2010
To the best pappy. I love you pappy you are funny and make people smile. I will catch a big fish for you. God will take care of you! xoxoxo.
Your Daughter
February 26, 2010
To the greatest father a girl could have you taught me everything I know and made me the women I am today. We were the best father and daughter fishing team around. We had so much fun together and you could always make me smile. I hope you are safe and taken care of,I love you so much daddy and will think of you everyday. I'll catch a big one for you in our secret spot xoxoxo
February 26, 2010
we traveled together,we fished together, we did everything together I will miss you so much Chris .I will never find a better friend better then you were to me.Rest in Peace my friend
doug hunsicker
February 26, 2010
we traveled together,we fished together, we did everything together I will miss you so much Chris .I will never find a better friend then you were to me,Rest in peace my friend ..
doug hunsicker
February 26, 2010
May God bless the Jones family and Tara your Dad Loved you so much he spoke so much of you.I will miss you Chris and save me a few fish till I get there
William koch
February 26, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tootsie & Paul
February 26, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Susie Lawley
February 26, 2010
What a loving cousin he was to me. I'll cherish my childhood memories of funtimes visiting at his house/Aunt Eleanors"My Deepest Sympathy to my Aunt Eleanor,Cousins Pat,Norwood Jr.& Bruce Jones and Chris's family/and loving wife Brenda. May Chris rest in peace And the Lord Shine his ever light on him. Amen
February 26, 2010
Chris,
I have known you like forever. We had many,many happy times together. The holidays were the best at your house.Through the years we went our separate ways, but I never forgot you.You were an awesome father, great friend,and a very hard worker.May you rest in peace Chris,and once again ride that harley in the sky.Tara- I am so sorry for your great loss.Your dad adored you.Hope we can start seeing each other again. Love Aunt Kathy
Kim Merkel Sr
February 26, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family.
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