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John Edward Jones, Sr.Passing: June 8, 2023

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Wednesday, June 14th @ 1:00pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Wednesday, June 14th @ 11:00am-1:00pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Wednesday, June 14th

MITCHELL – John Edward Jones, Sr., 80, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Indiana University Health Hospice House.

Born December 1, 1942, in Bedford, he was the son of David Crockett and Sylvia (Tincher) Jones.  He married Wanda Bundy and she preceded him in death September 25, 2000.

John served in the Army National Guard.  He retired from RCA as a forklift driver.  John was a member of ABATE of Indiana, Region 10.

Surviving are his children, John Jones, Jr. of Mitchell, Troy Jones of Mitchell, and Tonya Hattabaugh of Mitchell; grandchildren, Alicia Jones, Rachel Hattabaugh, Trey Jones, Levi Hattabaugh, Skye Jones, Jonathan Hattabaugh and Tristen Jones; great-grandchildren, Kaylee McPherson, Josh McPherson, Jr. and Levi Hattabaugh, Jr.; and sister, Roberta Tow of Bedford.

His parents; wife, Wanda Jones; and siblings, Joseph Jones, Albert “Delbert” Jones, Betty Stancomb, Joyce Jones, Mary Jones, Elsie Irwin, Thelma Jones, and George Jones, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Reverend Reggie Clark officiating.  Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions:  ABATE of Indiana

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13 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Alicia Jones | Mitchell IN
    Date: February 4, 2024
    My grandfather, was there for me when I needed it in life., I remember him taking me and his other grandkids on his Harley Davidsons and to hickory Hill , and then golden coral.
  2. Guest: terri bowden | Mitchell
    Date: June 24, 2023
    Big John rip my friend
  3. Guest: Kerrie Barlow | Indianapolis Indiana
    Date: June 16, 2023
    I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish the best for all of the family. Sorry I couldn’t come to Mitchell I had to work. Everyone of you will be in my prayers. I know he will be sadly missed. He was a great man and very caring and giving.
  4. Guest: Dara Richelle Hagemier | Orleans, Indiana
    Date: June 14, 2023
    Went to beam blossom with him and been at boogie with him! And bought some flowers!!
  5. Guest: Mikey Russell | Bedford, In
    Date: June 14, 2023
    He will always be remembered by me as Big John. He wasn't afraid to speak his mind and could be quite the character when communicating with you one on one. My prayers and thoughts are with you both Johnny and Troy.
  6. Guest: Brianna Barlow | Bedford In
    Date: June 14, 2023
    Sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye! Your were a good man! We will miss you! Prayers for all the family! 😢
  7. Guest: Rebecca Barlow | Bloomington, In
    Date: June 14, 2023
    MY BEST FRIEND IM SAD IM SO SRY FOR THE FAMILY AND HIS BABYS FOREVER IN MY HEART
  8. Guest: Kathy Martin | Mitchell IN
    Date: June 14, 2023
    Sorry for your loss.🙏
  9. Guest: Lucinda Duncan | Mitchell, In
    Date: June 14, 2023
    Troy, Johnny and Tonya I am so sorry for your loss. John was a good man, he loved his kids and his fur babies. He will be missed. Cindy
  10. Guest: Dara Richelle Hagemier | Orleans, Indiana
    Date: June 13, 2023
    Went to beam blossom with him and been at boogie with him!
  11. Guest: Dara Richelle Hagemier | Orleans, Indiana
    Date: June 13, 2023
    Went to beam blossom with him and been at boogie with him
  12. Guest: Dara Richelle Hagemier | Orleans IN
    Date: June 13, 2023
    Went to beam blossom with him
  13. Guest: Myra Hall Cagle | Bedford, In.
    Date: June 12, 2023
    Johnny and family I'm sorry for your loss.