Date Of Birth: December 15, 1957
Date Of Death: January 7, 2013
William Michael Jones, 55, passed away at home in Indianapolis on Monday, January 7, 2013 after a two year fight with gastric cancer. Michael was born on December 15, 1957 in Utica, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Laura Jones; brother, Robert Jones; and sister, Lauren Jones.
He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Mary Beth; sons, Will and Stephan Jones both of Indianapolis; brothers, Henry (Anne) Willis of Utica MS, Willie (Frettie) Jones of Houston Texas and Earnest (Ruby) Jones of Jackson, MS; sisters, Bettye Boozer Jones of Houston, TX, Bertha (Danny) Bennett, Sherri (Edmund) Moore of Richmond, TX, Deborah Jones, Jackson, MS and Dwunya (Glen) Haynes, Jackson, MS; sister in law, Dianne (Steve) Holland; brothers in law, Lowell (Paige) Bangert and Paul Bangert all from Albert Lea, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews in California, Indiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, South Dakota and Texas.
Michael was a certified surgical technician for 35 years. He worked at hospitals in Mississippi, Texas, Minnesota and Indiana. He enjoyed watching and supporting his sons as they participated in athletics and music. He enjoyed fishing, golf and watching sports of all sorts even though baseball was his favorite sport.
A memorial service will be held in his honor at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 12 at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W Moore Chapel, 8151Allisonville Road, Indianapolis. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time.
Keshee PettieDawson says
Uncle Michael Im really gonna miss you. I wish i couldve spent more time with you. You are my mothers youngest brother and I know she misses you as much as I do. You are with God now, look down and watch over us as we continue to live our lives. You will be missed and never forgotten. Love Always your neice Keshee
GlenDwunyaJaylen Haynes says
May God bless you guys. Michael fought a good fight. He is in a better place now. A place where he is pain free.A place where he dosen’t have to suffer anymore.When you feel like you can’t go on, turn to the Lord, He will always be there for you. May God bless you.
Teresa Harrell says
Mary Beth, Prayers to you and your family during this time. God is there for you. I will be praying.
Kim Silbaugh says
Mary Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that only you and your family knows your personal hurt. Just know that God listens and he knows exactly how you feel. Keep Him close and He will comfort you through this. Sincerely, Kim
LAURA RAINEYWILSON says
TO THE JONES FAMILY,THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT I CAN SAY TO STOP YOUR TEARS BUT JUST KNOW THAT YOU ALL WERE TOGETHER FOR MANY YEARS. GOD PLACED MIKE ON THIS EARTH JUST FOR A WHILE AND NOW HE HAS SPOKEN, “COME HOME MY CHILD”. DON’T CRY FOR HIM JUST SET HIM FREE CAUSE ONE DAY THAT WILL BE YOU AND ME, GOING ON TO BE WITH OUR MASTER, FREE FROM ALL MAN KIND AND GOING ON HOME TO HAVE A PEACE OF MIND. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.
MIchael G Bowman says
Marybeth and family, I want you to know you are all in my thought’s and prayers. May Michael rest in peace with the Lord.