Richard Jones' Obituary
Richard Jones, age 79 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Country Rest Home, in Greenwood, DE. He was born on August 23, 1938 in Chester, PA, son of the late John and Ruth (Barnes) Jones .
Mr. Jones proudly served his country in the US Air Force for over 30 years, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant. He continued flying after retirement, as a pilot and flight instructor. Mr. Jones was a loving and compassionate man, fostering 128 children throughout his lifetime. He was an adoring and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Dyanne Jones; his children: John Richard Jones (Ricky), Joni J. Mahon, and Eva M. Zubicki; his grandchildren: Ashley, Chelsea, and Brendon Mahon, and Bryce and Connor Zubicki; and his adopted children: Lane, Derek, Teri, Tellis, and Shawn Jones.
A Chapel Committal Service will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 11:00 AM, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road; Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Mr. Jones' memory to the Parkinson Foundation: 8830 Cameron Street, #201; Silver Spring, MD 20910.
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