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Gary Edwin Jones

10/21/1943 - 8/17/2020

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Obituary For Gary Edwin Jones

Gary E. Jones, age 76, of Wintersville, died Monday, August 17, 2020 at Sienna Skilled. He was a 1962 graduate of Steubenville High School. He served in the Army National Guard. Gary was a Tool and Die Maker and Machinist; retiring from Arcelor Mittal (Weirton Steel). In retirement he found much enjoyment in sailing on Atwood Lake, first on “Liquid Asset” and later on “Top Shelf”. Gary was a member of Atwood Yacht Club, where he was formerly an active volunteer in Junior Sailing, member of the Sailing Fleet, and served as a Trustee. He was also a member of the Sailing Buckeyes Yacht Club. Gary could fix anything and would help anyone. He is preceded in death by an infant son, Gary; parents, Sue and Frank Jones; and brother, Clayton Jones. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara “Bobbie” Jones; son, Matt (Beverly) Jones of Columbus, OH; sister, Carolyn (Ray) Fournier of Miamisburg, OH; sisters-in-law, Judy Jones of Wintersville and Ginger (Bob) Vernon of Roanoke, VA; other relatives and many friends. Friends will be received from 3-6:00 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2020 at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, OH, where a funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to MWCD Junior Sailing, Attn: Karen Miller, 1319 3rd St. NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum

    May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Gary Edwin Jones, give you peace, comfort and strength...Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.My thoughtsand prayers to the family of ....US Army National Guard Veteran, Gary Edwin Jones, is "A True American Hero" God Bless†† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

  • 09/03/2024

    steven R. clark

    Linda & I were saddened to hear this news.  Gary was always fun to be with & talk with.  We wish Bobbie and the rest of his family the very best..God Bless!

  • 09/03/2024

    Brian Standiford

    Gigi And I send love and prayers, Daaaaad Gary you were an amazing friend, love you Bobbi

  • 09/03/2024

    Randy & Peggy Wells

    Peggy and I send our deepest sympathies to Gary's family during this time of sorrow.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Albert Kim

    Sophia remembers her first fish caught with "grandpa" Jones. You will be missed Gary, pirate of Atwood Lake. Deepest condolences to the family. Love the Kims: Albert, Mary Anne, Jacob, Sophia, Nathan.

  • 09/03/2024

    Brad Rippel

    Mary Jane and I send you hugs and prayers, Bobbie.  Gary will always be remembered as the "go-to-guy" at Atwood Lake Yacht Club.  He was willing to help anyone/everyone who needed a hand. We are out of town, and will be unable to attend services, but our thoughts are with you!Brad and Mary Jane Rippel

  • 09/03/2024

    Dan Wilson

    Bobbie, I'm so sorry to hear about Gary. God bless you and your family. Thinking of you, Dan Wilson

  • 09/03/2024

    John E. Atkinson

    Gary had me in a hard full nelson for 30 minutes in 6th grade.No physical damage. Mike Vaccaro egged him on.Good thing I liked his family.I sailed, raised a great family and served in the Navy.Glad to see he turned out ok. 😂Sorry to hear he has passed.

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