Ike Jones

Eugene "Ike" Jones, 91, of Dayton, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in Liberty with graveside services at 4:00 p.m., Friday, at the Rosemound Cemetery in Waco. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton.


Ike was born April 10, 1921 in Ocee, to parents; Samuel W. and LaUna Giles Jones. He was a former resident of Liberty, and has resided in the Dayton area for the past 10 years. He was a graduate of the Midway High School, a retired loan officer for the Federal Land Bank of Houston, had participated with the Liberty Art League and the Gideons. He was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Liberty, where he enjoyed church activities. Ike especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.


Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 58 years: Harriet Jones, daughter: Linda Ann Neal, and 12 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 10 years: Virginia Stevens Jones of Dayton, daughters: Janet Elaine Lockhart of Johnson City and Karen Crawford and husband Eric of Liberty; son: David Jones and wife Debbie of Orange; sister: Gloria Donaldson of Ocee, 7 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.


In lieu of usual floral remembrances the family request that donations be made to the Shiloh Ministries at P.O. Box 10226, Liberty, Texas 77575; in Ike's name. Condolences may be sent on line at pacestancil.com