John Jones Obituary (1959

John Jones, 62, passed away just six days after his beloved wife Rhonda on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria IL. John was born on March 28, 1959 in Peoria, IL; the son of John Logan Jones and Patsy Knowles-Vannoy. He married Rhonda K. Shull on March 31, 1979 in Lincoln, IL. John is survived by his children, Devin (Bailey Osborne) Jones of Chestnut, IL, Damin (Stephanie) Jones of Pleasant Plains, IL, and Daneil (Jerry Rude) Jones of Lincoln, IL; his grandchildren, Kaylynn Eskew, Kameron Jones, Jaxon Jones, and Kayden Kirk; his brother, James "Newt" (Charlotte) Jones; and his sister, Christy Jones-Huffman. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rhonda; and his brother, Bob. Anyone who knew John would tell you that he was an extremely hard-working man. When he wasn't working, he could be found enjoying the outdoors either hunting or fishing. He also had a passion for dirt track racing. But above all else, he loved his family especially his grandchildren. Services for John will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL with Rev. David Johnson officiating, where face mask and social distancing will be enacted. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service, (9:00-11:00 a.m.). Burial at Laenna Cemetery in Chestnut, IL will follow the service. Memorials may be made in John's name to the Humane Society of Logan County.