Ted E. Jones

Ted E. Jones, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2017.

Ted was born on February 15, 1926 in Humboldt, TN, the son of W.L. and Barbara Jones. He graduated from Union University in Jackson, TN and was a member and president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He retired as an auditor from Aetna Insurance Company, was an elder and member of Faith Presbyterian Church, a Mason, and a WWII veteran, who served in the Navy in the South Pacific, and was president of USS Appalachian veteran’s group for a number of years. He was united in marriage with Carolyn Vance for 63 years.

He is survived by his wife, and four children: Russ (Linda), Marty (Margo), Allison (Randy) Jordan, and Charlotte (Eric) Gibson, along with 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and only brother, Barry Jones.

Ted was an avid reader of history, especially the Civil War, enjoyed traveling, visiting historic sites, watching college and professional football, specifically the Southeastern Conference. He loved Big Band music, treasured his time with family and friends, and never met a stranger.

A funeral service will take place 11:00am on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Flanner Buchanan- Memorial Park, with visitation one hour prior. He will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Ted’s honor may be made to Faith Presbyterian Church, 8170 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256 or Shriners Hospitals for Children; Shriners International Headquarters, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607.