Delmar Jones, 94, of Sesser, passed away on March 18, 2019.
He was born on February 6, 1925 in Sesser to Stanley and Thelma Pauline (Webb) Jones. He married Sarah (Bowlby) Jones on February 14, 1946 and she preceded him in death on November 14, 1997.
He is survived by his children Linda (Michael) Schoener of The Villages, Florida and Thomas Jones of Chatham, IL; grandchildren Gina (Greg) Risley, Tara Martin, Joshua Jones, Zachary Jones; great grandchildren Martin (Stephanie) Tregoning, Austin Risley, Leo Jones and Rory Jones; great great grandchildren Aubree Rae and Paetyn Joelene Tregoning.
He was a WWII veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Bates Post # 560, V.F.W. Cox Post # 4753, NRA and Quail Unlimited. He was a Barber in Sesser for over 60 years and will be greatly missed by the community of Sesser.
Funeral services will be on Saturday March 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Military Rites will be performed by the Sesser VFW and American Legion. Visitation will be on Friday March 22, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 Pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sesser VFW or to the Southern Illinois Honor Flight and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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