Ronald “Ron” Jones, 84, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis.
Ron was born May 16, 1934, in Richmond. He was the son of Virgil and Gladys Virginia Henley Jones, both of whom preceded him in death.
Ron was united in marriage to Gretchen Morgan on Aug. 29, 1960. The two met in Elkhart, where they made their home for many years. While there, Ron worked for W.W. Wilt’s Supermarket for 17 years. After moving to Kosciusko County, he worked for Endicott Furniture, Zimmer and most recently for Schrader’s Auto Parts.
Ron was a hard worker who loved his family dearly. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a staunch patriot. He enjoyed fishing, especially when his children were young, taking them on many excursions near their home.
He was a fan of John Wayne and collected eagles of all types. He loved the freedom of a motorcycle and was a fan of Harley-Davidson. He was formerly a member of Kosciusko County ABATE, Atwood Lions Club, American Legion Post 49 and Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Left broken-hearted is his family: wife, Gretchen Jones, Warsaw; sons: Bob (Patti) Jones, Andrews; David (Becky) Jones, Lafayette; and Dennis (Shanon) Jones, Warsaw; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Senters, Richmond; brother-in-law, Jim (Cathy) Morgan, Middlebury; and sister-in-law, Linda Morgan, Kokomo.
Two brothers-in-law preceded him in death, Jim Senters and Bill Morgan.
The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 10, in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw.
Burial will be private at Stony Point Cemetery in rural Etna Green.
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Memorials to the family in care of Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
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