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Donald worked at Colonial Bakery (Earthgrains/SaraLee) for 34 years. In retirement he enjoyed visiting with friends and family and taking care of his goats and dogs. He became a Believer later in life, and was a member of Eudora Baptist Church for over 20 years.
Donald was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Jones; mother, Mary Jones; sister, Bonnie Fleck; sister, Margaret Turner; wife, Marilyn Jones. He is survived by his son Kevin Jones (Lisa), Jennings; son Marvin Jones (Sonja), Springfield; son Michael Jones (Heather), Springfield; daughter Melissa Louvier, Grand Rapids, MI
from previous wife, Charlotte Jones (Ferguson), Springfield; brother Mike Jones, Waynesville; step-son Peter Edwards, Battlefield; step-daughter Marlo Edwards-Bruegman (Tyler), Aldrich; 23 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
A visitation for Donald will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North in Springfield, Missouri. The funeral service for Donald will follow at 12:00 PM. Burial at Robberson Prairie Cemetery will follow at a date to be determined.
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