Mr. Jack Leonard Jones, age 84, of Metropolis, IL, passed away at 5:45 am on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 11, 1932 in Pope County, IL to Ray and Ruth (Whiteside) Jones. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home in Metropolis with Rev. David LeNeave officiating. Burial will follow in the Metropolis Memorial Gardens. Mr. Jones was the owner of a service station and wrecker service for many years. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War. Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Jones of Metropolis; daughter, Vicki Hoard and husband Jerome of Metropolis; son, Jack Jones and wife LeiAndra of Topeka, KS; 4 grandchildren, Tyler Hoard of Murray, KY, Emily Hoard of Metropolis, IL, Jessica Jones and Garrett Jones of Topeka, KS; two brothers, Jerry Jones and wife Becky of Dixon Springs, IL, and Jean Paul Jones of Anna, IL; many nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Ruth (Whiteside) Jones; three brothers and one sister. Visitation will be held from noon until the 2pm funeral hour Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Aikins-Farmer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Lourdes Hospice PO Box 7100 Paducah, KY 42002 or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be left online at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.

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