Billy "Bill" Jones, 89
Billy O. “Bill” Jones, 89, of Red Oak, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Accura Healthcare, Stanton.
Billy Owen Jones, the son of Dan and Louise (Hein) Jones, was born Jan. 9, 1935, on a farm in Day County, S.D. Bill was raised in South Dakota and graduated in 1953 from Aberdeen High School. He then entered the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. In 1956, Bill was honorably discharged from the Army and furthered his education at Northern College in Aberdeen obtaining his Degree of Education. On April 11, 1958, Bill was united in marriage to Marlys Brown at Redfield, S.D. Bill’s career path led him to teach math and coach various sports including, track, football and basketball in Hecla, S.D. He then went to work for State Farm Insurance, embarking on his 31-year journey as an agency manager, retiring in 1993.
In 1972, Bill and Marlys settled in Red Oak, where he became deeply involved in the Red Oak community. Over the years, he was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church (church council), Red Oak Optimist club (past president), American Legion, V.F.W., Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Court of Honor, SWI Senior Golf (past president), the Merc Coffee Club (secretary/treasurer), YMCA (board member), Regency Retirement (past vice president), Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for over 30 years serving as a courier and delivery for Meals on Wheels, the Montgomery County Board of Eminent Domain, Good Samaritan Care Center (board of directors), Red Oak Bowling Association (board member) and past president of the Red Oak Country Club.
In his leisure time, Bill enjoyed golf, bowling, card games (especially bridge), and boating with his family. He was an avid supporter of Iowa State University athletics and cherished attending his grandchildren’s school events and athletic games.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marlys on June 25, 2013; granddaughter, Cheryl Jones; three brothers, Gordon, Bud and Pat; and two sisters, Juanita and Connie.
Bill is survived by daughter, Karen Jones of Stanton; son, Joseph Jones of Red Oak; three grandchildren, Lindsey (Ben) Carfrae of Urbandale, Jenny Gettler of Stanton, and Chris Jones of Stanton; eight great-grandchildren, Jameson and Andrew Carfrae, Evan, Addelyn and Owen Gettler; Alexa, Hunter and Brooklyn Gilleland; and a great-great-grandchild, Mason Spring; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 1, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Red Oak. Burial with Military Honors will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak.
Visitation with the family at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home will be on Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Montgomery County Court of Honor and Red Oak Optimist Club. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at sldfuneralhome.com.
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Bill’s arrangements and serving his family.