Service Details
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
In the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
- Visitation 10:00 am
- Service 11:00 am
- Interment and military honors will follow at Graceland Cemetery
Memorial Suggestions
- Racine Police PALS Association
- Feeding America are encouraged.
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Jerry A. Jones, 97, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was born in Marion, Illinois on October 8, 1920, the son of the late William and Buelah (nee: Thedford) Jones. Mr. Jones was inducted in the US Army on July 31, 1941 and served 3 ½ years in Northern France, the Ardennes, and Rhineland. He was married in Cook County, Illinois to Benella Leasure. Benella preceded him in death in 2002.
Family and friends will remember Jerry for his individual strength, independence, and quick wit. He enjoyed being with family and friends, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Mr. Jones was a faithful member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
Left to treasure his memory are his children Corliss Sosniak of Pasadena, California, and Bradford Jones of Racine; stepchildren Brenda (Floyd) Theus and Karen (Bill) Myers in Georgia, Sandra Trott of Racine, and Linda (Donnie) Freeman of Minnesota; daughters-in-law Verla Jones, Mary Lane of Racine, and Doris Jones of Georgia; sister Rose Jones of Illinois; 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Debra Jones and sons Gregory Jones, Jerry Jones Jr.; Stepson Edward Keith Lane; and several brothers and sisters.
Complete services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Visitation will begin at 10am followed by a celebration of his life and homegoing service at 11am with Pastor Lawrence L. Kirby II officiating. Interment and military honors will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials to the Racine Police PALS Association; or to Feeding America are encouraged.
Ron and Sally says
So sorry about Jerry he was a good and generous man. R on and Sally Friends from the senior center.
Tom Chernouski says
Worked with Jerry for a few years at SCJ. Wonderful guy. He will be missed. Condolences to the family!
Tracy and Craig Hall says
Dear Grandpa Jerry, You lived a long full life to the end. I will always remember you getting on the floor to read the comics to me, talk and play with me. I can still remember coming by and being greeted with “come on in here” and a big hug. You embraced my future husband Craig with warmth,’ a strong handshake and hug. He was always grateful for the welcome to the family. You will always be loved and missed. Love Tracy and Craig
Polk Family says
Grandpa. I will miss that big smile and that deep smooth voice that said come in and hug.
Also the smell of your pipe.
Rest in god arms.
Lula Reams says
I send love and light to all the family of MrJones.
Ellis Cotton and Family says
To the family
Hold to God’s unchanging hand and continue to look to God for your strength . God bless you