Donnie Jones
August 30, 2022 at 7:22 p.m.
Donnie Lee Jones, age 68, of Brookville, died Sunday, August 28, at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati.
Born June 12, 1954 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was the son of John and Thelma (Silvers) Jones. On November 16, 1990 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lorna Robinson, and she survives.
Donnie was a retired railroader, who worked as a handyman after retirement. You could find Donnie at his happiest whenever he was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, storytelling, boating, mushroom hunting and gardening. His unwavering faith in God gave him the strength and courage to overcome many trials, leading him to his greatest reunion.
Besides Lorna, his loving wife of 32 years, survivors include his mother, Thelma Jones of Brownsburg; six children, Clint Jones of Indianapolis, Landon (Lisa) Jones of Taylorsville, Kentucky, Kristi (Mark) Jeffries of Haleiwa, Hawaii, Gina (Wayne) Barker of Metamora, Geremy (Tiffany) Graf of Brookville, Jesse (Jennifer) Graf of Brookville; 14 grandchildren, Gracie, Claudia, Regan, Halee, Sophia, Cami, Lillie, Alex, Brennen, Jorja, Joslyn, Grady, Jovie, Jaxon; a sister, Melinda (Jeff) Wardle of Danville, Indiana two brothers, David Jones of Rural Hall, North Carolina, Terry (Debbie) Jones of Avon, in addition to many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Jones.
Family and friends may visit from 2 till 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Joe Studt will officiate the memorial services Wednesday, August 31, at 6 p.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to FC Can. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Jones family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillips andmeyers.com
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Donnie Lee Jones, age 68, of Brookville, died Sunday, August 28, at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati.
Born June 12, 1954 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he was the son of John and Thelma (Silvers) Jones. On November 16, 1990 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Lorna Robinson, and she survives.
Donnie was a retired railroader, who worked as a handyman after retirement. You could find Donnie at his happiest whenever he was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, storytelling, boating, mushroom hunting and gardening. His unwavering faith in God gave him the strength and courage to overcome many trials, leading him to his greatest reunion.
Besides Lorna, his loving wife of 32 years, survivors include his mother, Thelma Jones of Brownsburg; six children, Clint Jones of Indianapolis, Landon (Lisa) Jones of Taylorsville, Kentucky, Kristi (Mark) Jeffries of Haleiwa, Hawaii, Gina (Wayne) Barker of Metamora, Geremy (Tiffany) Graf of Brookville, Jesse (Jennifer) Graf of Brookville; 14 grandchildren, Gracie, Claudia, Regan, Halee, Sophia, Cami, Lillie, Alex, Brennen, Jorja, Joslyn, Grady, Jovie, Jaxon; a sister, Melinda (Jeff) Wardle of Danville, Indiana two brothers, David Jones of Rural Hall, North Carolina, Terry (Debbie) Jones of Avon, in addition to many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Jones.
Family and friends may visit from 2 till 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Joe Studt will officiate the memorial services Wednesday, August 31, at 6 p.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to FC Can. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Jones family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillips andmeyers.com
(Paid obituary)