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Lewis Jones Obituary
Lew enjoyed nature and the great outdoors. Whether he was casting a line into a stream, sitting by a campfire, wandering through the woods, caring for animals or just watching the silent stride of a deer and her fawns, he was content when immersed in these simple pleasures. He also had a passion for music and dedicated his life to sharing his beliefs as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, always striving to teach Bible truths.
Lewis was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Ruth Riley,stepfather , Robert Michael (Mike) Riley, and his grandson, Marcus Walsh.
His memory is held in the hearts of his wife, Leigh Ann Jones, of Knoxville, Illinois, his brothers, Fred Jones (Marsha) Jones of St. David, Illinois, Art Jones (Marcia) Jones of Lewistown, Illinois, Russell (Diana) Jones of Nicholasville, Kentucky, and lovingly remembered by his sisters Sher(Sis) (Ira) Bowersox of Bloomfield, Iowa, Bonnie (Gary) Jaeckle of Lakeview, Arkansas. His sons Jesse (Jana) Wolter of Austin, Texas, Jeremy (Heather) Jones of Lewistown, Illinois, Michael (Heather) Jones of Summerville, South Carolina, and step son Tyler Yarbrough of Galesburg, Illinois, and daughter, Angie Jones of Abingdon, Illinois. He is also survived by his grandsons, Blayne Jones of Ipava, Illinois, Payton Jones of Abingdon, Illinois, Dash, Lincoln, Vincent, and Axel Jones of Summerville, South Carolina and granddaughters Scarlet Wolter of Austin, Texas, Ashlynn Jones of Canton, Illinois, Katrina Schisler of Galesburg, Illinois, Kairi Jones of Summerville, South Carolina.
A service to celebrate Lew's life will be held on April 6th at 3:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Galesburg, Illinois. He held dear being one of Jehovah's Witnesses and to share Bible truths with others.
Lew leaves behind more than memories. He imparts a legacy of joy and positivity that will ripple through time.
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Kenneth Klinglesmith
March 12, 2025
It´s been a year ,Much time has passed since we first met in 1979 at Camp Lejeune, I always looked up to you ,just wanted to say your still in my thoughts.
Andrea Ford
August 19, 2024
He was always such a kind and caring man. Always making people laugh. It´s been many years since I saw Lewy, but I know he´s sitting with my dad having a cold one and laughing about all the crazy stuff they did. R.I.P
Jeremy Jones
May 29, 2024
Miss you Dad
Jeremy Jones
April 5, 2024
Just talking, spending time with each other. I miss you dad...
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Dustin Cox
March 23, 2024
So sorry to hear this, Lewis was always a joy to be around... I'll never forget the cover band days in his machine shed, just hanging out with the horses & like minded musicians, definitely a defining moment in my life and memories I'll always cherish. Thanks for everything you did for others Lewis, our music was not payment enough for your company
Alice
March 15, 2024
Fly high and go see my dad
Roj Ann Kempster-Werthmann
March 15, 2024
May peace be with Lewie's family during this difficult time. I have many memories of Lewie, when Bonnie and I were childhood friends.
Jeremy Jones
March 14, 2024
Just being my dad. I miss you so much Dad.
Russell Jones
March 14, 2024
Missing you
Mary Beth Bradshaw
March 14, 2024
I´ll never forget the fun we had and u taking me out on ur horses and y´all opening ur door to us to stay when we would come.u will forever be missed but never for gotten.uncle lew we love u and miss u and things won´t be the same with out u.love ur niece Beth
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