Obituary of Wayne Jones

Bedford, Wayne Jones, 80, of Bedford, died at 1:35 am on Tuesday, April 11th, at the Bloomington Hospital. Born on September 19, 1925 in Lawrence County, he was the son of Harley and Bessie (Phillips) Jones. He married Betty Jean McPike on April 22, 1951 and she died on October 14, 1990. He retired as a planner estimator for Crane Naval Base in 1985. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and Bedford Masonic Lodge #14 F&AM. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Marine Corps. Surviving are two daughters: Jo Ellen Welton and her husband, Jeff of Mitchell, LeAnne Shaw of Sharpsville, IN; three grandchildren: Joshua Shaw of Indianapolis, Lindsey Welton of Atlanta, GA and Rachel Welton of Mitchell; two brothers: Raymond and Doyle Jones both of Bedford; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters; Ilene Burton and Wyrtis Fitzgerald, two brothers; Warren and Dale Jones. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 13th, at the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church with Larry McPike officiating with burial following in the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Thursday, April 13th, at the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. Donations Information In lieu of flowers the family ask that friends consider memorial contribution be given to the Limestone Girls Club or the charity of your choice.