Laurence Michael "Larry" Jones

1970 - 2021

Laurence Michael 'Larry' Jones
Born: March 10, 1970
Died: November 4, 2021
Laurence Michael "Larry" Jones was reunited in heaven with his best friend and brother Michael on November 4, 2021.
Larry was born on March 10, 1970 in Clinton, the son of Michael and Winnie (Lewis) Jones. He graduated from Fulton High School in 1988 and kept in close contact with many of his fellow classmates long after graduation.
Following graduation, Larry enlisted in the United States Army, where he was was ranked as a Staff Sergeant ,and later as a training NCO at Ft. Leonard Wood. During his 10 years served in the Army, he was stationed in Missouri, Kuwait, and Panama. Larry fought fearlessly for his country in Dessert Storm and Desert Shield. He loved his country and loved to sing the national anthem for any event.
In 1994 he welcomed his daughter Arri and in 2004 welcomed his son Jacob. In 2015, Larry was promoted to a new title, "Grandpa" to Arri's sons, Kitt and Atrus.
Larry was a sales representative at Custompak in Clinton IA, but his passion was to be involved in the Fulton Community. In the fall, you could find Larry on the side lines of the football field as he kept stats for the Fulton Steamers and had coached the Riverbend Junior Tackle to victory. Then later on in the spring you could find him keeping stats at the baseball diamond. He was a well loved coach.
In Larry's free time, he enjoyed playing softball, baseball, bowling, or a round of golf. He was also the 3 on the Tree Road Manager. He loved the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, and NASCAR. Although, his favorite team was his very own Fulton Steamers.
He was everyone's friend and always showed up when his mom called. He was someone who felt deeply, smiled big and always hugged even bigger. He showed up for any charity event and lent everyone a hand. In addition, he also lent himself to many photos he was not intended to be in, as he was an avid "photobomber."
Larry's memory lives on through his children, Arri of Columbia, MO and Jacob of Fulton; his parents, Michael and Winnie Jones of Fulton; grandchildren, Kitt and Atrus; sister Angela (Jason) Bruggenwirth of Fulton, IL; brother, Patrick (Chelsi) Jones of Futlon; nieces and nephews, Ashley (Dustin) Hoffman of Hazel Green, WI Branden Bruggenwirth Ally Bruggenwirth of Fulton, Ellah and Norah Jones of Fulton; close family friends, Lindsay and Chuck; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and of course Steamer Nation.
He was welcomed into eternal life by his brother, who preceded him in death on December 24, 2014; paternal grandparents, Robert and Phyllis Jones; maternal grandparents, Winferd and Gladys Lewis; and dear friends, Jodi Housenga and Chad "Hollywood" Engelkins.
Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulton with Father Matthew Camaioni as celebrant. Burial with military honors will be in Calvary Hill Cemetery, Fulton.
Family and Friends may gather at the McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton IL, 1601 16th Ave from 4 PM until 8 PM. A time of fellowship and remembrance will be held at Triple Play Bowling Center following burial.
Memorials can be made to the Larry Jones Memorial Fund.
As always, #SteamerNation