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Lewis Jones Obituary
Jones Jr., Lewis F. "Buzz" of Manhattan, age 79, died Monday, May 31, 2004, at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. He is survived by his wife, Mary O'Connell Jones, three daughters, Beth (Rick) Stephenson of FL, Denise (Mitch) Bentz of Lyle and Laura (Lason) Magallones of Manhattan, four sons, Earl Jones of Bensenville, Dennis (Patricia) Jones of Tinley Park, Dr. Lewis Jones of Edwardsville and Dr. Patrick (Kathy) Jones of Manhattan, grandchildren, Rose, John, Matthew, Anthony, Jessica, Victoria, Kristin, Michael, Kimberly, Brandon, Zachary, Breanna, Gaylynn, Douglas, Riley, Nicholas and Tyler, great-grandchildren, Jacki, Robert and Rebecca, also survived by one brother, Gordon (Dorothy) Jones of Maine and nephews, David, Rickie, Alan and William Jones. Preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Sr. and Elizabeth Brooks Jones and one sister, Frances (Claude) Chandler. Buzz was a 33 year Veteran of the Chicago Police Department, retiring as a lieutenant. He was the recipient of The Blue Star Award and the Superintendents Award for Valor. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #7. Past member of the American Legion and VFW and a current member of the Manhattan Lions Club. He served his country during WWII with the US Navy in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Funeral services for Lewis F. Jones Jr., will be 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 5, 2004, from the Forsythe Funeral Home, 507 S. State St. (Rt. 52), Manhattan, IL, to St. Joseph Church, 235 W. North St., Manhattan for Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Cremation will follow. Cremains will be interred at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on a later date. Visitation Friday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Info: 815-478-3321To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Lewis Jones
GEORGE H. MYERS
June 8, 2004
DEAR JONES FAMILY:
Thank you for all the good memories. I always enjoyed talking with "Buzz", from my pre police days and will on was on the Chicago Police Department. "Buzz" was a great guy.
George H. Myers
Robert Dart
June 5, 2004
I worked for him twice and each time my respect and admiration grew. He was a man who easily shared his experiences and knowledge with all. He was a man of great integrity and commitment to people. Law enforcement has lost a leader.
Bob Dart
Commander (ret)
Chicago Police Department
Ron Gapski
June 4, 2004
Dear Mrs.Jones & Family, sorry for loss. You are in are prayers.
Theresa (Husa) & Tom McCollom
June 4, 2004
Dear Jones Family,
We are sorry to hear about Mr. Jones. I can remember listening to all of his wild stories about the war and about being a police officer as 20 of us St. Rita kids sat around the kitchen table on Mozart while Mrs. Jones cooked breakfast for all of us. I know he'll be remembered fondly by many people. Your family is in my prayers.
Bob Healy
June 4, 2004
I worked for a short period of time with Lt Jones at 1121 S. State. I found him to be a nice man with a great sense of humor. My condolences to the Jones family.
Bob Healy, Retired Lieutenant, CPD
Andrew Christophersen
June 4, 2004
The Jones Family,
I first met Lewis Jones when I was a rookie on the C.P.D. in 1968 at the 021st District. I would see and talk to Lewis Jones throughout my career on the C.P.D.. I will think about him often and he will be in our prayers. Deepest sympathy to the Jones fmily. Sincerely,
Andy & Roseann
Christophersen/New Port Richey, Florida
The Gautreaux Family
June 3, 2004
Our hearts are with you durring this painful time.
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