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Jan 21st, 1924 - Sep 29th, 2014Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Gunion Christian Church
Visitation: 11 a.m. until time of service on Thursday at Gunion Christian Church
Interment: Gunion Cemetery
Robert “Glenn” Jones, age 90, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield.
Glenn was born January 21, 1924 in Deer Grove, Illinois to Jess and Grace (Thompson) Jones. He married Joyce J. Swindell on April 29, 1946 in Clinton, Iowa. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2008. Glenn was a U.S. Army veteran proudly serving during WWII. He worked as a truck driver, first in the oil fields and later for Northwestern Steel and Wire and was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Glenn was a faithful member of Gunion Christian Church and even rode his horse to church when he was young.
He is survived by his daughters: Jane (Dale) Johnson of Albany, Glenna (Larry) McKee of Rock Falls, and Paula (John) Edwards of Holland, Michigan; 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and 12 brothers and sisters.
A funeral service for Glenn Jones will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Gunion Christian Church with visitation from 11 a.m. until time of service on Thursday at the church. Interment will be in Gunion Cemetery. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to Gunion Christian Church. To share a condolence or share a memory visit www.frankandbright.com.
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We would like to send our sincere thoughts to you for the loss of your father, Glenn. We surely enjoyed our visit with him last year and all the places he took us during our stay. He was a very nice man and will be missed by all.
Our deepest sympathies. May you feel God's peace during this difficult time. Love, Neil and Julie Jones
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad and mom were like my second parents as I spent the majority of my time at their place since I was friends with Paula since seventh grade on. If I wasn't at home, my parent always knew where they could call and find me. It was so good to talk to him when he was in Washington, DC when they flew veterans her to see the memorial. I only wished I had been able to visit him in person but they flew him and other vets in...saw the sights and out the next day. I'm sure he is happy now that he is with your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
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