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Jones Whitner Obituary
He was born Dec. 18, 1944, in Oakway, S.C., the son of Roy and Rosa Mae (Harrison) Whitner.
Mr. Whitner graduated from Claflan University and did his graduate work at Cleveland State University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served his country during the Vietnam era.
He worked for the State of Ohio Dept. of Corrections for 33 years as an adult parole services supervisor until his retirement in 2000.
Jones was an avid golfer and loved fishing, swimming and tennis.
He is survived by his loving children, his daughter, Jean Marie (Anthony) Whitner-Scott; his son, Jones H. Whitner II; his grandchildren, Anthony L. Scott Jr., Andrew Jones Scott and Jade A. Whitner-Green; and his siblings, Roy Edward, Laverne Goodburn, Gary and Stepney Whitner.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jack; and sister, Ellen T. Lindsey.
Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at the Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Online obituary available at www.monreal.com.
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Ernest Taggart
March 11, 2013
To the Whitner Family with Sympathy. It's hard to understand a loss like yours, but hope you know that others are thinking of you, caring about you and wishing you comfort and peace.
God Bless Your Family.
madora jones
March 9, 2013
May God bless you during this difficult time. We have known Jones for years, a dear friend and strong supporter of youth sports. Great man, and he'll be greeted with love in Heaven. Keep your head up jonesy jr.
Lovingly, the family of ReDon Jones (coach)
Samantha McCray
March 7, 2013
May god bless you and your family in your time of mourning
Linda Berry
March 7, 2013
My prayers prayers are with your candle. From Linda Berry and family. Whitner and I were coffee buddies every morning until he retired.
March 7, 2013
Your duty here on earth is done and now your place in heaven awaits. So rest my friend. Family weep not for he is at peace so rejoyce.
Yvonne Jackson-Walls
Caroljean Gates
March 7, 2013
My sincerest condolences to the bereaved family. May God comfort you in your grief and sustain you in the days ahead.
C. B.
March 6, 2013
To the family and friends of Jones E. Whitner: It seems like Jones lived a successful, fulfilling and fun life. May you receive comfort from Jesus' words at Matt. 22:31,32, Matt, 5:5.
March 6, 2013
Its strange to know our dear friend has departed this life.Our heartfelt deepest sympathy to the family.Its good to know Jones knew the Lord for himself. CHUCK WATKINS
Dr. Bennett J. Cooper Golf Scrample in Sunbury Ohio 1993, Jones Whitner, Ken McCoy, Booker Smith, Jackie Whitner
March 6, 2013
Charlene Martin
March 6, 2013
Rest in peace, friend. I pray that God grants your famiy strength and peace during their time of bereavement.
Booker Smith
March 6, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family. Jones was forever smiling his spirit warm and inviting. I cherish the memories especially the many golf outings with he and Jack.
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