Jack C. Jones 1936-2022

He was born Feb. 1, 1936, in Portsmouth, son of the late Earl and Gladys Belvine Jones. Jack married Rose Murphy on April 20, 1963.

He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown and retired from a welding career in 2009, working for himself at Jones Welding, self-contracting through Morrison Metal Weld.

He was formerly involved in the Optimist Club, Little League baseball and the Springfield Boosters. Jack enjoyed exercising at the YMCA and watching Ohio State football, all Cleveland sports teams and NASCAR.

He proudly served his country with the Army in the 1950s.

He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather and his mechanically inclined mind and work ethic will be missed.

Surviving are his children, son, Jack Jones of Indiana; daughter, Christina Baker and husband, Jeff of Smithfield, Va.; son, Ted Jones and wife, Lynn of Moon Township, Pa.; and grandchildren, Andrew Baker, Ashlyn Baker, Peyton Jones, Juston Jones and Caleb Jones.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose; parents; sisters, Dolores Martin and JoAnn Gela; and brothers, Robert and Donald Jones.

Per his request, there will be no calling hours or service.

Arrangements are by Terry Cunningham Funeral Home in Bessemer, Pa.

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