Richard W. Jones, 81, of Hinsdale, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
Richard was born in Chicago on July 2, 1939 to parents Franklin and Grace (nee Hoff) Jones.
Richard was a proud veteran of the Air National Guard, and enjoyed being a member of the Silver Circle Club and marching with The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. He was a long time parishioner of Union Church of Hinsdale and a frequent patron of Page’s Family Restaurant. Known for his dry wit and sarcastic sense of humor, he also had a big heart and loved his boys and grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Ken (AnnMarie) Jones, and Bill (Lisa Daily) Jones, his grandchildren, Payton, Grace, and Nolan, his sister, Leslie (Ronald) Ezerski, and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty (nee Johnson) Jones, his siblings, Gail (John) Brownfield, and Keith Jones, and his niece, Jennifer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Richard’s name can be made to The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps.
Visitation will be Monday, October 5, 2020 from 4pm to the time of service at 7pm, all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road.
Interment will be Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Beverly Cemetery, Blue Island, IL.
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Mr. Jones was full of quietly funny comments that showed great insight into life. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to the Jones families.
My sincere condolences to Rich’s family! May you remember Rich for his love of life!
Very sorry to hear of this. Just thinking about him several days ago. Condolences to his famiy. He shall be missed.
My condolences to Rich's family and close friends. I served with him in the ILANG for over 20 years and was a friend of his in his retirement.
Rich's dry, witty sense of humor and his solid friendship will be sorely missed. Sincere condolences and prayers go out to his family.
Ken and Bill...I’m so so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man who loved you both so much. I have so many memories of your dad when we were kids and terrorizing the neighborhood. I know he will be missed. Sending you both many hugs and prayers. Love you both!
Sorry to hear about Rich Jones; and, my sincere condolences to his family.
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Jones. My deepest condolences to his family. May he be remembered for his great smile and witty sense of humor.
Sending our deepest sympathy to Ken and Bill and families for the loss of your beloved dad. There are so many wonderful memories from our Union Church years together and visits (Virg) with your dad at Page's. We know you will live with many beautiful memories.
I’ve been trying to reconnect with Rich for a few years now and just came across this. I had the pleasure of working for Rich for 6 years and consider him one of my favorite bosses and one of the best times in my career. He was brilliant as well as very funny. His wit and sarcasm was mentioned and I couldn’t agree more. I’m sad I didn’t get a chance to reconnect with him before he passed. My sincere condolences to Ken and Bill.