Virgil John Jones, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024. Virgil was born March 11, 1931 in Medora, Illinois to Harry and Esther Jones.
He graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Finance/Accounting. Virgil married his high school sweetheart, Joyce (Dunn), in August 1953. They were married for 60 years.
Virgil served in Japan with the U.S. Army from 1953 – 1955. He worked for Olin Corporation for 40 years, first in East Alton, Illinois and then transferred in 1973 to Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Joyce preceded him in death in 2013. They had three children, Sharon (Ken) Mangers, David (Judy) Jones, and Marcia (Chris) Stephens. He also had 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He resided at Dickson Hollow in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin since 2019. He was most recently a member of Living Hope Presbyterian Church and had been a member of Community United Methodist Church from 1974 to 2022.
The Jones Family would like to thank the staff of Azura Memory Care, Fox Point, WI and St. Croix Hospice for the amazing, loving care given to Virgil.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Living Hope Presbyterian Church, W156 N4881 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, with a Visitation from 1:30 PM until the time of Service. Burial will take place in Brighton, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, offerings in remembrance of Virgil to Living Hope Presbyterian Church, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin are appreciated.