Perry Jones

Perry Jones, 75 of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday January 20, 2021. He was born on December 3, 1945 in Green Road, KY to the late Luster and Sudie Jones. Perry was a proud Vietnam Veteran with many talents. He used his drive for knowledge to guide him through several different careers throughout his life. Perry started as a Millwright, worked his way to head of welder repair, also working on robotic arms at Chevrolet Truck and Bus plant in Indianapolis. He was a proud UAW member contract negotiator and did many things to better the lives of his fellow workers. His dedication to his brothers and sisters of the UAW through the suggestion box program, lead to higher wages and benefits for his fellow workers. He was an elected board member for the former Drover Street Credit Union. He was a Mason, a real estate agent, home inspector, volunteer firefighter for the Green Township fire department, school bus driver, and a multifaceted handyman. Above all else though, he was dedicated to his family. He was a devoted husband, father, friend and mentor to many. He was so proud of his children, who then gave him his grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Perry is survived by his daughters, Risa Renee Rady, Rhonda (Larry) Stewart, and Rachel Seiver; son  Randy Ryan (Christine) Jones; grandchildren, Jenna Polston, Cheyanne Rady, Larry Joe Stewart, Lindsey Sue Stewart, Perry Seiver, Donnie Davis, Raney Jones, Carissa Davis, Stormey Jones, Brooke Davis, and Autumn Jones; sister, Helen Beaver; eleven great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was preceded in passing by his loving wife, Betty S. Jones; and siblings, Homer, Luster Jr., Harold, Mabel, Ruby, Kathleen, and Linda.

A celebration of life will be held for Perry on Tuesday January 26, 2021 at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.

Please click here to join Perry’s virtual service at 2:00 pm.