Paul E. Jones
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Paul E. Jones, 85, longtime resident of Ridgway died Friday, May 8, 2009, at his residence.
Paul was born in Ridgway on March 16, 1924, to the late George and Emma (Moye) Jones. He was married Oct. 1, 1950, to Judith (Woolard) Jones, who preceded him in death.
Paul was a University of Illinois graduate with a degree in chemistry. After he graduated college he worked for the Swift Company as a chemist before moving back to Ridgway to become part of the well known Jones Brothers Farm Store. He continued his education throughout his life, also becoming a real estate agent and buyer of timber.
He was well known in his later years as author, writing three books that were published.
Paul served his country in the Army and was a veteran of World War II. He was a Methodist by faith and a lifetime member of the Ridgway American Legion and VFW where he participated in the honor guard until his health started failing.
Paul was a quiet man, but always was honest, fair and courteous to all the people he touched. He was one of the last pillars of the Ridgway community and will be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by a brother-in-law, John McKinley of Harrisburg; a sister-in-law, Beulah Jones of Ridgway; six nephews, John Ed (Rita) McKinley of Eddyville, Scott (Charlene) Jones of Ridgway, Denny (Nancy) Jones of Springfield, Gary (Carolyn) Jones of Ridgway, Bob (Geri) Jones of Chicago and Terry Jones of California.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Warren and Winfred Jones; along with a sister-in-law, Velma McKinley.
Services were 1 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009, at the Cox and Son Funeral Home in Ridgway with the Rev. Arthur Austin officiating. The family received friends for viewing after 10 a.m. on Monday. Interment was in the Jackson Cemetery in Ridgway with military rites conducted by the Ridgway American Legion and VFW.
In lieu of flowers, Paul's wish was for donations to be left at the Ridgway VFW to help on the upkeep of the tank at the Ridgway Park.
If unable to attend you may leave a condolence to the family at the Internet site www.coxandson.com.