In Memory
Jeffery Stephelton Jones
June 9, 1956 ~ January 9, 2023 66 Years Old
Jeffery Stephelton Jones, 66, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2023. Jeff was born in Mishawaka, IN on June 9, 1956, to Marilyn S. (Rutherford) Jones and the late Jack H. Jones. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo Z. and Martha J. (Hutchens) Jones and Albert S. and Dora (Warriner) Rutherford. Jeff is survived by his sister, Nanette (Scott) Pollock; nephew, Nathan Mittleman; step-nephew, Henry (Hillary) Pollock; and great-niece, Gwynn E. Pollock.
Jeff attended Jackson High School and graduated from Riley High School in 1976. Following graduation, he enrolled at Vincennes University as a general studies major. Jeff worked in cleaning and maintenance at Montgomery Ward and Apollo Printing, and at one time owned JJ Lawn Care.
Jeff was a member of numerous organizations throughout his life, such as York Rite, Scottish Rite, St. Joseph Lodge #45 F & AM, Shriners, White Shrine, Sons of the American Revolution, Eastern Star 569, and Amaranth. He also held various positions within the aforementioned associations. As a Shriner, Jeff walked in parades all over the Michiana area and spent countless hours transporting patients to and from the Shriners Hospital for Children. However, his proudest achievement was being named an Ambassador to the Masonic Home.
Jeff made friends easily and enjoyed the company of others. He loved the music of the 50’s and 60’s, especially “Love Letters in the Sand” and “Stardust.” The Andy Griffith Show and classic westerns could always be seen playing on his television. Jeff was also an IU basketball fan, frequently traveling down to Bloomington to catch a game at Assembly Hall.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Hahn Funeral Home in Mishawaka. A funeral service will be held at Hahn Funeral Home on Monday, January 16, 2023, at 11:00 am with an hour visitation prior to service. Jeffery will be laid to rest in Albright Cemetery in Kokomo, IN.
The family would like to thank the nurses and caretakers from Aseracare Hospice with much appreciated additional support from Senior 1 Care. They would also like to acknowledge Laura Gendel for all of her assistance during Jeff’s illness.
Contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Aseracare Hospice.
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