William “Bill” Jones, 67 of Peoria, AZ, passed away July 18, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Tucson, AZ. Bill was born July 22, 1947 in Utica, NY to Robert H. Jones and Pauline (Newtown) Jones Sobieraj. Bill graduated from West Winfield High School in NY and enlisted in the Army in May 1966. He served in Vietnam between 1966 and 1967 and in 1967 was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart. He worked for Lockheed Martin for 42 years, retiring in 2008. While Bill lived in both Cedarville and Sauquoit, NY he was a member of the both town’s Volunteer Fire departments. In Cedarville he served as an Assistant Chief for about 6 years. Bill was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, serving as the adjutant at both the state and local levels for several years. Bill is survived by his wife Candace “Candy” Jones of 30 years, daughters Michelle DeBernardis, Frankfort, NY and Lynn Cieri, Peoria, AZ, grandchildren Angella, Victoria, Isabella Cieri and Nicholas DeBernardis, a sister, Shirley Yaddow of Herkimer, NY, a half-brother Bobby Jones and half-sister Susan Allen both of NY. Also surviving are many friends, family and his two beloved fur babies, Carmella and Sasha. He is preceded in death by his mother Pauline Sobieraj (1994), father Robert H. Jones (1980), stepfather Michael Sobieraj (1979), father in law Jack Brockley (1998) and beloved fur baby and siesta partner B.V. Bill was known as a wonderful, fun and loving husband, father, grandfather and good friend to many. A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Sunland Mortuary Lakeside Chapel in Sun City, AZ. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 691.
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