Earl W. Jones, 81, of Noblesville, died Dec. 20, 2014 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. Born Sept. 7, 1933 in Mosheim, Tenn., he was the son of Richard and Mattie (Gregg) Jones.
Since 1968, he worked as a concrete driver for Builders Concrete, retiring in 2006 after 38 years of service. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Noblesville. He loved his truck, enjoyed fishing, and loved traveling and going on vacation.
Survivors include his sons, Earl (Jenene) Jones Jr., Richard Dean (Tracy) Jones and Michael Allen Jones; daughter, Roxanna (David) Hitchcock, Joann (Howard) Stearns, Linda Wiles and Bobbie (Glen) Walters; son-in-law, Dennis Grimes; daughter-in-law, Donna Summers; numerous grandchildren, including Journey Jones, Judie Jones, Kristy (Bruce) Cunningham, Todd Jones, Jennifer (Michael) Louis, Joshua Hitchcock, Courtney (Dustin) Holman, and Chelsea Jones; along with several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 years, Freda Jones; daughter, Ruth Ellen “Dodie” Grimes; sons, Basil “Bug” Summers Jr. and Glen Summers; and daughter-in-law, Darlene Kay Summers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 23 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 11818 Ind. 32 East, Noblesville, with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Mark Lowe will officiate. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 11818 Ind. 32 East, Noblesville, 46060. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.