Timothy Ray Jones, 76, of Coello, Illinois, passed away on November 25, 2023 surrounded by family at Marshall Browning Hospital.
He was born on August 8, 1947, in DuQuoin, Illinois. Tim was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who worked many years in the coal mines to provide for his family before retiring.
Timothy is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda Jones, and their children Kerry (Dana) Jones of Yorkville Illinois, James (Kim) Jones of Springfield Illinois and Kami (Eric) Buchanan of Monteagle Tennessee. He was a proud grandfather to Taylor Hamilton, Huntar (Anthony) Parra, Kierra Brenn Buchanan and Deacon Timothy Buchanan. Timothy also leaves behind his sisters and brothers Vicki (Chico) Bowlin of Coello, Illinois, Randy (Barbara) Jones, of Mexico, Missouri, Jill (Mark) Waldis of Springfield, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his father Ray Jones and mother Juanita Jones both of Coello, Illinois.
Timothy received a well-rounded education graduating from Christopher High School in 1965. He went on to have a successful career working in multiple coal mines mainly in southern Illinois. Outside of work, Timothy enjoyed golfing, traveling, stamp collecting, and fast cars. He had been to Jamaica over 48 times. He was a volunteer for the local fire department where he was involved with many local fundraisers and worked for the city as treasurer. He was a Member of the Shriners, Rend Lake Masonic Lodge of Sesser and the Valley of Southern Illinois 32nd Degree.
No memorial services will be held at this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Timothy’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Please join us in remembering and celebrating the life of Timothy Jones, a devoted family man and hard worker. May his soul rest in peace.
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