- Date Of Birth: August 5, 1934
- Date Of Death: January 13, 2012
- State: Pennsylvania
Richard C. Jones, Jr. “Dick”, 77 of Milton, passed gently into the arms of his savior at his home on January 13, 2012. His passing severs a union of 54 years with his loving wife, Colleen.
Dick was born on August 5, 1934 in Lewistown. He is the son of the late Richard C. Jones, Sr. and Miriam (Coleman) Jones. On February 16, 2012 he and Colleen Joy Harman would have celebrated a marriage of 55 years.
Richard was a 1952 graduate of Williamsport High School and Served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1957. After his honorable discharge, he went to work for Dean Phipps at various locations which brought him to Milton as the manager at the local store located on Front Street till their move to the South Gate Plaza. He then was employed as a welder /painter at Milton Steel Corporation until his retirement in August of 1996. At that point, he worked part-time at Christ Wesleyan Church and Meadowbrook Christian School until February 2010, where he did amazing woodwork and repairs, touching the lives of many of those with whom he came in contact.
Dick was a member of Christ Wesleyan Church of Milton since 1974 where he spent many years as head usher. One door at the church is often described as “you know the door where Dick stands.” He shared his spiritual changes with many of the people whose hands he shook as they entered through his door. He actively participated in building mission trips to South Dakota, New Orleans and Georgia, where he helped in the construction of schools, homes and church facilities. One of his greatest joys was the collection of trains that he had in his home and the woodworking skills he used to provide family members with furniture.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons; Richard Jones III of Selinsgrove, Ronald Jones of New Jersey, Michael and his wife Sue Jones of Watsontown; one daughter, Pamela Jones of Milton; six grandchildren, Nicole Reichart; Patrick and Ryan Jones, Devin Jones, Lauren and Anthony Jones, two great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty and her husband, Robert Shipman of Keyser, West Virginia; and a brother, Lonny and his wife Vera Jones of Avis, PA, as well as many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews scattered throughout the south. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Beverly Jones, Saundra Hessert and Deborah Buchen and one granddaughter.
There will be no viewing at his request but friends and family will be received on Saturday, January 21st at 3 p.m.
