He was born January 22, 1948 in Peoria to Hank and Doris (Pillischafske) Jones. He married Joann K. Clark October 10, 1995 in Lewiston, IL. She survives.
Also surviving are 2 children from a previous marriage, Angela Jones of Hanna City and Glenn (Amy) Jones of Paxton, IL; 4 grandchildren, Cohl Jones of Manito, Mikayla Jones, Austin Jones and Savannah Jones all of Paxton; great-granddaughter Laila Jones; sister, Vicki (Mike) Gensler of Kickapoo; brother, Jack (Carol) Jones of Bellevue; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers, Mike Jones and Virgil Jones.
Dave was a Millwright for Keystone and Caterpillar for 15 years. He worked as a Maintenance Engineer at Peoria County Jail for 27 years before retiring in May 2008.
He is a U.S. Army Reserve Veteran.
Dave was a member of Masonic Lodge #363 A.F. & A.M., Knights Templar and Warren Chapter Royal Arch Masonry. Dave was an avid hunter, fisherman, loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles and going to movie theaters.
A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 from 4-6 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Masonic Rites will be performed at 6 p.m.
Cremation has been accorded.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brimfield Fire Dept. and B.Y.E Ambulance.
Online condolences may be made at www.davison-fulton.com
