Donald L. Jones

Donald L. “Donnie” Jones, 81, went to be with Jesus Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, at his home near Convoy.

Donnie was born September 15, 1938, in Decatur, Indiana, the son of Charles “Casey” Jones and Opal (Ray) Jones, who both preceded him in death. 

He was a 1956 graduate of Willshire High School, where he was a member of the state runner-up boys’ basketball team. He worked 34 years for B.F. Goodrich in Woodburn, Indiana, before retiring in 1994.

Donnie was a die-hard fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Reds, and NASCAR. He loved to putter around his yard and spend time with his little “buddy” Rosie, his dog. He was a member of Willshire Union United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Elks Lodge 1197 of Van Wert and the Convoy Historical Society.

He married Jane (Post) Jones on August 29, 1990. They enjoyed trips to Tennessee and spending time with family and friends. Donnie could strike up a conversation with anyone.

Surviving are his wife, Jane of Convoy; two sons, Jonathan (Angie) Jones of Ansonia and Jeffrey (Cathy) Jones of Celina; his daughter, Vicki (David) Schaber of Harlan, Indiana; nine grandchildren, Daniel (Jessica) Schaber, Jeremy (Lalinda Myers) Schaber, Laura Schaber, Timothy Schaber, Riley Jones, Caleb Jones, Connor Jones, Kadan Jones, and Keigan Jones; and two great-grandchildren, Jaiden and Kaydence Schaber. He is also survived by two sisters, Carolyn (Phil) Shoaf of Willshire and Linda (Ferd) Laux of Anchorage, Alaska; and a brother-in-law, Jon (Sharon) Post. There are also many extended family members who loved him as well.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Preferred memorials: To the family.

Arrangements were handled by Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert.