Vernon Dale Jones' Obituary
Vernon Dale Jones, age 86, of Howard, KS passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Lakepoint Augusta Nursing Center. Vernon was born October 21, 1929 on the family farm outside of Howard, KS, and remained on the farm until a year and a half ago. His parents were Ralph Edward and Lula (Chase) Jones.
Vernon graduated from Howard High School, and on August 26, 1949 he married Clara Jacob, his wife of 66 years. They were blessed with four children. Vernon was a farmer and loved to farm. He also enjoyed carpentry work, fishing when he had the time, and just being in the peaceful outdoors of the family farm. Vernon and Clara were members of the Howard United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife; Clara, children; Timothy Jones and wife Cherri of Kansas City, MO, Bruce Jones and wife Deniese of Augusta, KS, Linda Smith and husband David of Leavenworth, KS, 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, infant son; Leroy Jones, and sisters; Mildred Williams and Wanda Forbis.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at the Howard United Methodist Church, Howard, KS. Interment will follow at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard. Family suggests memorials to Howard United Methodist Church and may be left with funeral home.
Countryside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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