Retired Major Edward Earl Jones, Jr.
July 14, 1953 — September 18, 2022
Retired Major Edward Earl Jones, Jr., 69, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 2015, formerly of St. Louisville, OH, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Cape Coral. He was born July 14, 1953 in Orlando, FL to Edward and Velta Jones, Sr., now deceased.
Edward was of the Lutheran faith and served in the United States Navy, as well as the Army. He worked for the Post office in Howard, OH. He was a member of American Legion 92 in Utica, OH, Vietnam Veterans of America, and the Patriot Life Member of the NRA. Edward received his bachelor’s degree of science from University of New York. He enjoyed target practice and skeet shooting. He had also obtained his small aircraft pilots license, participated in TNR cat rescue, and loved riding horseback.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years, Joy Raines-Jones of Cape Coral; two loving children, Maren Jones and Troy Jones, both of Columbus, OH; siblings, Jackie Gainor of Casper, WY, and David Jones (Marla) of Hanover, OH; as well as a granddaughter, Mayhalin Howard.
No formal services are planned at this time.
Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.
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