Obituary of Doyne E. Jones

Bedford – Doyne (Gene) E. Jones, 71, of Bedford, died at 2:44 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at I.U. Health Bedford Hospital.

Born March 25, 1947 in Seymour, he was the son of Doyne C. and Iva M. (Collier) Jones. He was a high school graduate and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from General Motors as a journeyman tool and die maker and was a member of the Highview Baptist Church and United Auto Workers Union Local #440.

Survivors include a sister, Brenda Patton, of Mitchell; three step-brothers, Dean, Bill, and Gerald Johnson; a niece, Adonica Grissom, and husband, Billy, of Mitchell; two great nephews, Josh and Ethan Grissom, both of Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Friday, July 27^th at the Highview Church, 60 Patton Hill Road, Bedford with Pastor Danny Goens officiating. Burial will be at 9:00 am on Saturday, July 28th in Dixon Chapel Cemetery with military rites accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until the hour of service on Friday, July 27^th at the Highview Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Highview Church. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.