George William Jones, 78, died on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at 6:27 p.m. in Litchfield.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, Feb, 19, at Meadow Brook Southern Baptist Church in Moro, at 11 a.m. Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive assisted the family.
Mr. Jones was born on June 18, 1943 in Moro, and was the son of Clarence and Mabel (Phillips) Jones. His first marriage was to Sandy Brown. They later divorced. He then married Genevieve Boston, and she preceded him in death.
Mr. Jones attended Worden High School and graduated in 1961. He was a member of the United States Army, Specialist 4th Class, from July 1961 to July 1964.
Employed as a machinist at Olin Corporation in East Alton for 37 years, he enjoyed his family and friends, fishing and race car events. He was a member of Meadowbrook 1st Southern Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee there.
Mr. Jones is survived by his sons, Darren (Deanna) Jones of Litchfield and Ronald (Roxana) Jones of Bethalto; a step-daughter, Tammy File of St. Petersburg, FL; and two brothers, Kenneth (Janice) Jones of Staunton and Donald (Suzanne) Jones of Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jenny, and his parents.
Online condolences may be left at beckerandson.com.
