1919
Lester
2006
Lester Jones
March 3, 1919 — September 18, 2006
Lester E. Jones, 86, of Wadsworth died Monday, September 18 at Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service in Copley. Services will be Saturday at 11:00 am at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel with Rev. Jim Singleton officiating. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
He was born March 3, 1920 in Rockwell City, Iowa to Everett and Marguerite (Clark) Jones. He married Mary Pauline Moore on June 24, 1940 and she preceded him in death in 1998. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the submarine service. Lester was the Medina County Veterans Service Officer, retiring in 1980. ?After retirement, he was a volunteer instructor for the 55 and Alive Driving Course in Wadsworth. He was a past commander of Wadsworth VFW and a life member of the American Legion, Amvets and Disabled American Veterans. Lester was also a 32nd degree Mason.
He is survived by son Doug (Marie) Jones of Miami, FL, daughters Georgeann (Jim) Lutz of Wadsworth, and Peg (Dave) Guiley of Longwood, FL, six grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, sister Marietta Kirk of Redwood City, CA, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Marion and Maryann Moore of Tulsa, OK, and brother-in-law Lester Fouts of Rockwell City, IA. ?In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Ray Jones and granddaughter Kelly Ann Guiley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society in honor of granddaughter Kelly Ann Guiley. ?Online condolences may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com.
He was born March 3, 1920 in Rockwell City, Iowa to Everett and Marguerite (Clark) Jones. He married Mary Pauline Moore on June 24, 1940 and she preceded him in death in 1998. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the submarine service. Lester was the Medina County Veterans Service Officer, retiring in 1980. ?After retirement, he was a volunteer instructor for the 55 and Alive Driving Course in Wadsworth. He was a past commander of Wadsworth VFW and a life member of the American Legion, Amvets and Disabled American Veterans. Lester was also a 32nd degree Mason.
He is survived by son Doug (Marie) Jones of Miami, FL, daughters Georgeann (Jim) Lutz of Wadsworth, and Peg (Dave) Guiley of Longwood, FL, six grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, sister Marietta Kirk of Redwood City, CA, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Marion and Maryann Moore of Tulsa, OK, and brother-in-law Lester Fouts of Rockwell City, IA. ?In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Ray Jones and granddaughter Kelly Ann Guiley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society in honor of granddaughter Kelly Ann Guiley. ?Online condolences may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com.
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