Earl Jones

Earl Jones, age 85, of Swanton, Ohio passed away February 26, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born April 1, 1930 in Pennsboro, West Virginia to Draper and Cecil (Jefferies) Jones. Earl served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed with Nabisco for more than 30 years. Earl enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, as well as fishing and hunting, but most importantly spending time with his family.

Earl is survived by his children, Robert (Joy) Jones, Steven (Theresa) Jones, David (Dianne) Jones and Deborah (Byron) Clark; grandchildren, Steve, Chris and Laura, Michael, Eric, Alicia, Rachel and Ryan, Byron II, Jason, Anthony and Sean; 26 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandson; siblings, Ed, Louise, Pat, Anna Mae, Joyce, Lloyd, Tessie and Roger. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Jones; grandsons Andrew and William; great granddaughter, Natalya and sister, Beatrice.

The family will receive guests Sunday, February 28, 2016 from 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin Monday at 10:00 am. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Maumee.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice in Earl's memory.

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