Glen Warren Jones

Ret. LTC Glen Warren "Bill" Jones, 87, passed away July 17, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. A Family Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 24, 2010. A Celebration of Life for the family and friends will be held at a later date. Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Eleventh Avenue Church. Bill served his country and family fighting in WWII then became a Medivac Helicopter Pilot and served in Korea and Vietnam. He received the Purple Heart, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Air Medal, the Bronze Star and other medals. He served two tours in Germany 1951-1954 and 1961-1964 and received two additional Distinguished Flying Crosses for flying in the Iran and Greece earthquake disasters. Bill was a Mason, Shriner, member of MOAA, American Legion and Dustoff Association. He was a member of Eleventh Avenue Church. Bill loved to fish and spend time with his family. He was a loving and caring, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be carried in his familes memory daily. Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth "Janie" Jones, children, Randy Jones and wife, Carol, Linda Cowley and Dave, TJ Beasley and husband, Martin; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 5 cousins.