Rev. David Shives Jones Obituary (1939 - 2022)

Rev. David Shives Jones age 82 of LeRoy IL passed away at 12:30 AM on Friday, August 12, 2022 at his residence. His funeral service will be 12 Noon, Tuesday August 23, 2022 at Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Military rites will be accorded at the funeral home by the Bloomington-Normal American Legion Honor Guard. Rev. Chris Smithey and Rev. Aaron Stine will be officiating. Burial will be at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, IL. Visitation will be 10:00 AM-12 Noon, Tuesday August 23, 2022. The family suggests memorials be made to New Beginnings Church of God, Bloomington, IL. Rev. Jones was born September 7, 1939 in Melvin, IL the son of Frank Howard and Edna Pearl Jones Shives. He married Janet R. Busick on September 15, 1984 in Normal, IL. She survives. Also surviving 6 children, Paul (Kim) Wilson, Williamsport, IN, Tina (Jeff) Jones, Bloomington, IL, Terry (Sarah) Denton, Bloomington, IL, Michelle (John) Krupiczwicz, Mt. Prospect, IL, Jeff (Carol) Gordon, Texas, Constance Jones, Karen Jones, Becky Jones, David Jones Jr., many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Rev. David is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and his granddaughter. Rev. David served in the US Army for 8 yrs. He and his wife Janet were ordained ministers in 2008. He had worked at Caterpillar, East Peoria until his retirement. Rev. David enjoyed camping with his family, and he will be missed by all who knew him. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.beckmemorial.com