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ALTON - John W. Jones, 63, passed away at 10:27 p.m., on Monday, March 30, 2015, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.
He was born in Taylorville, Ill., on December 22, 1951, to Glenn E. and June P. (Patterson) Jones.
John married Barb VonBergen on April 6, 1974, in Alton, Ill. She survives.
His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid musician and taught band for 12 years specializing in marching band. He enjoyed fishing on the lake and playing the trumpet. He was a skilled wood worker and finish carpenter and enjoyed jazz music. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, growing vegetables in his garden, good food and home cooked meals. He retired from Rafferty Construction as a site superintendent.
John is survived by mother, June P. (Patterson) Jones; his wife and two children and their spouses, Aaron and Nikki Jones of Alton and Emily and Corey Helling of Alton; three grandchildren; Andrew, Dylan Jones and Evelyn Helling. One brother, Harry and his spouse Vicki Jones of Ft0. Collins, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn E. Jones and his granddaughter, Margo Helling.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2015, at the Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2015, with Chaplain Bruce Baumberger officiating.
Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey, Ill.
Memorials may be directed to the Illinois Conservation Foundation.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
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Julie (Gates) Clendenny
April 7, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy for all of the Jones family. I know John must have been a great man, as he raised a great son. Aaron has been a very good friend of my son for many years now. My prayers are with all of you during this sad, sad time. Sincerely, Julie (Gates) Clendenny
Gary vonBergen
April 7, 2015
My condolences to Barb and his children.
I know that he will be missed as the
kind and caring person he was, always
a ray of good humor on the job site.
My apologies for not attending the
funeral services but I was unaware of
his passing until today the 7th of
April.
Gary H. vonBergen
Natalie Emmons
April 3, 2015
My love and deepest sympathies go out the Jones Family. My heartfelt prayers are with them at this difficult time.
April 3, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Melba Austwick
Connie Austwick LeVora
Nate and Vicki Austwick Halteman
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David & Donita Helling
April 2, 2015
John will truly by missed by family and friends. My wife and I cannot thank John and Barb enough for accepting our son Corey into their home to be with Emily while he was in college. They treated him like family and gave him a wonderful opportunity to start his life and family with Emily. Thank you so much John and Barb.
Andy and Shelly Weirich
April 2, 2015
I am deeply saddened by the loss of a great kind soul. All of my thoughts and prayers are with the Jones family at this tough time.
Tom Clark
April 2, 2015
My heart felt feelings are with you and yours at this time. I was a High School graduate friend of John. As teenagers we would pick up John at home in Bulpit for some teenager antics. He would always be at home practicing the trumpet. We had a lot of good times with him. I know he was a great husband, father and grand father. I last spoke to him about the time he started doing construction work. God Bless Him He is playing that very TRUMPET for God NOW
Jim Manley
April 2, 2015
John was a great guy with a big heart and I loved talking trumpet and music with him everytime we got together - I'll miss seeing him
Toby Gates
April 2, 2015
Good man with a very kind heart. I always loved chatting with him when the chance arrived. Much love and peace for the entire Jones family. I pray he continues to provide the guidance and love from up above for all of you.
DONNA PIRO
April 2, 2015
BARB, SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR LOSS. HAD MANY GOOD TIMES WITH YOUR FAMILY AT HOME BUILDERS GATHERINGS.
Dennis and Pam Maxeiner
April 1, 2015
Barb,Aaron,Emily and families, we are so saddened for your loss. John was such a nice man and a joy to be around. Barb, we are so glad we were able to visit with you and John at Bucky's memorial. I think it was meant to be. <3 I think John and Bucky are already fishing and telling fish stories :) Take care and you will be in our thought and prayers. RIP John.
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