Donald Jones, Sr.

June 29, 2015

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Donald (Tuffy) Jones, Sr.
Des Moines

Donald Jones, Sr., 86, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center.

Donald was born November 23, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the United States Air Force for 28 years. He was proud to have served his country as an electrical mechanic during his two tours in the Korean War with the Red Devils. He continued his military career by joining the Iowa Air National Guard 132nd Fighter Squadron. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked two years for Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Washington. Upon returning to Iowa, Donald worked for Massey Ferguson for five years. He then worked as an electrician for Meredith/RR Donelly for over 20 years, retiring briefly at age 67. Just a few months later, he began working for Wakonda Village and re-retired at age 79.

Donald is survived by his children, Donald Jones, Jr., Emily (Michael) Fisher and Jacque Jones; grandchildren, Caroline Jones and Madison Wessling; cousin, Mary Jo Gamble; nephew, Dennis Romeo; and a host of extended relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; mother, Nina Jones; as well as his aunts, uncles and grandparents that came over from Croatia.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 3rd at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High Street. Donald will be laid to rest at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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