Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Glenn Jones
Jan 21st, 1924 - Sep 29th, 2014Robert “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.