William Thomas Jones, 83, was in the Ridgewood Care Center, when he was called Home by his Loving Father, on Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born in Sommerville, TN, on August 14, 1936, the son of the late Rufus and Daisy (nee: Murphy) Jones.

Mr. Jones came North to find employment with the J.I. Case Co.   Mr. Jones was a retiree of Local #180. On May 13, 1989, here in Racine, he was united in marriage to Pearlene Moss.

Surviving are his loving wife of 30 years, Pearlene, his children, Patricia McKenney, of Racine, WI William (Brenda) Jones, of Rochester, NY, Ricky (Becky) Jones, Bernard Jones, Gerald Moss, all of Racine, WI, Venita (Vince)Willis, of Orlando, FL, and his grandson, who they adopted and raised, Nathaniel Jones, of Racine, WI; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother, Wilbur (Faye) Jones, of Racine, WI; three sisters, Dorothy Bowman, Helen Jones, and Juanita Jones, all of Detroit, MI; He is further survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Jones was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert H. Jones, James Murphy, Sr., Leon Jones, Sr. and Rufus Jones, four sisters, Lillie Pearl Heath, Lillian Jones, Margert Watkins and Beatrice Boyd.

Service Details

In Keeping with his wishes, his family and friends will celebrate his life in the Spring.