Jerry A. Jones, 97, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was born in Marion, Illinois on October 8, 1920, the son of the late William and Buelah (nee: Thedford) Jones. Mr. Jones was inducted in the US Army on July 31, 1941 and served 3 ½ years in Northern France, the Ardennes, and Rhineland. He was married in Cook County, Illinois to Benella Leasure. Benella preceded him in death in 2002.

Family and friends will remember Jerry for his individual strength, independence, and quick wit. He enjoyed being with family and friends, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Mr. Jones was a faithful member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.

Left to treasure his memory are his children Corliss Sosniak of Pasadena, California, and Bradford Jones of Racine; stepchildren Brenda (Floyd) Theus and Karen (Bill) Myers in Georgia, Sandra Trott of Racine, and Linda (Donnie) Freeman of Minnesota; daughters-in-law Verla Jones, Mary Lane of Racine, and Doris Jones of Georgia; sister Rose Jones of Illinois; 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Debra Jones and sons Gregory Jones, Jerry Jones Jr.; Stepson Edward Keith Lane; and several brothers and sisters.

Complete services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Visitation will begin at 10am followed by a celebration of his life and homegoing service at 11am with Pastor Lawrence L. Kirby II officiating. Interment and military honors will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials to the Racine Police PALS Association; or to Feeding America are encouraged.

Service Details

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

In the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home

• Visitation 10:00 am
• Service 11:00 am
• Interment and military honors will follow at Graceland Cemetery

Memorial Suggestions

• Racine Police PALS Association
• Feeding America are encouraged.

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