Obituary of Jesse F. Jones

Bedford Jesse F. Jones, 83, of Bedford, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, died at 2:05 am on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Johnsons Christian Village in Bedford. Born September 6, 1927 in Cape Sandy, IN, he was the son of Max K. and Florence May (Lynch) Jones. He was employed at A.S.C.P. in Chicago, IL and was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Navy. He married Elsie Johns on April 2, 1955 and she preceded him in death in 1993. He later married Louise Heaton on November 1, 2003 and she survives. He was a member of the East Oolitic Community Church and enjoyed woodworking, gardening, playing music and writing his autobiography. Survivors include his wife, Louise of Bedford; two grandchildren, Robert Allen and Kristin Young both of Deluth, MN; three brothers, Kenneth Jones and Lester Jones and wife, Kathleen all of Leavenworth, IN and Marlen Jones and wife, Della of Bedford; one sister, Marjorie Linton of Corydon, IN; four step-children, Dennis, Tim and Brian Heaton and Glenda Goen; four step-grandchildren, Kimberly and Nicholas Young, Sammy and Hannah Heaton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, a son, Robert Allen Jones and a brother, George William Jones. Funeral Information Per his wishes, cremation was chosen. A celebration of life service will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Day & Carter Mortuary.