David Clarence Jones, 80 years old of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at his home.
He was born February 8, 1931 in LaPorte, IN, son of the late Basil Ford Jones and the late Nellie Marie (Stoner) Jones.
On October 2, 1954, David married Sherry Emigh at the Methodist Church in LaPorte, IN.
David served in the US Army during the Korean War.
He was a Master Mason for 57 years and Lodge Secretary for 43 years. He was a member of the Rolling Prairie Masonic Lodge # 291, Past Master in 1965; Plural Member Excelsior Masonic Lodge # 41- Secretary for 12 years in LaPorte; York Rite, LaPorte Chapter 280, Order of the Eastern Star, LaPorte; retired member Kankakee TownshipVolunteer Fire Department, Rolling Prairie VFW 9423, and Hamon Gray Post # 83 American Legion. David liked NASCAR and was a die hard Cubs fan. He loved to play golf.
He was a retired Operating Engineer - Local 150.
Surviving are his wife, Sherry; 2 sons: Bruce D. Jones of Rolling Prairie, IN, Dirk W. Jones of Rolling Prairie, IN; a daughter: Rebecca Ann (Jeff) Slattman of Defiance, OH; 4 grandchildren: Samuel J. Jones, Kelly N. Jones, Gabriel A. Slattman, and Quinnlyn B. Slattman; and sister: Marcia (Charlie) Porter of Rolling Prairie, IN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Robert E. Jones.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. at Cutler Funeral Home with a Veteran Flag Presentation following the service.
There will be a time of visitation from 4 - 8 PM, on Friday, August 26, 2011 at Cutler Funeral Home. The Kankakee Twp. Volunteer Fire Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 PM. and a Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 7PM.
Contributions may be made to the Rolling Prairie Masonic Lodge # 291.
Please sign the guest register book at www.cutlerfuneral.com.