Edward Warren “Ed” Jones, 72, of Yates Center died Saturday, May 22, 2010, at his home.
He was born Aug. 10, 1937, in Emporia, to Earl and Helen S. (Arnold) Jones. He grew up in the Quincy area before moving to Yates Center at an early age with his family. He graduated from Yates Center High School with the class of 1955.
He joined the U.S. Air Force in January 1956 and was honorably discharged in January 1960.
On Jan. 12, 1963, he married Carolyn Sue Clugston at First Christian Church in Yates Center.
He worked for TWA for 33 years as a jet engine mechanic before his retirement. He also farmed in Woodson County for many years.
He was a member of American Legion Post No. 15 in Iola and Gilead Lodge No. 144, A.F. & A.M. in Yates Center.
In his younger years he enjoyed trap shooting.
He is survived by his wife of the home; three sons, Art, Kansas City, Mo., David and his wife, Melissa, Yates Center, and Carter and his wife, Julie, Kansas City; and three grandchildren, Nolan, Hannah and Jonathan.
An infant brother, Bobby, died earlier.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Campbell Funeral Home in Yates Center.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials to Friends for Life may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 188, Yates Center, KS 66783.
‘Ed’ Jones
