Billy Edward Jones

Billy Edward Jones, son of Loren Jones and Frances (Coryell) Jones Scott, was on January 17, 1945 in Lebanon, Missouri where he grew up and attended school. Billy enlisted in the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his honorable discharge until 1969. He served in Vietnam and earned several awards and commendations; some of which included: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 device, 2 Overseas Service Bars, Sharpshooter (Rifle) and Sharpshooter (Machine Gun). On August 31, 1991, Billy was united in marriage to Dana I. McKinnon in Miami, Oklahoma. They shared over 19 years of marriage together and many wonderful memories. After leaving the service, Billy began working in the coal mines in Kansas and eventually moved back home to Lebanon and began driving a truck for several different companies until 1996. At that time, Billy began helping Dana in her upholstery business and in 1999, Billy became 100% disabled. When he was able, Billy enjoyed being outdoors while hunting and fishing. He spent a lot of time reading and loved reading anything he could get his hands on. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion posts in Lebanon. Most importantly, he treasured those times spent with his family and friends. Billy passed away at 12:12 P.M. Thursday, October 7, 2010 in the Osage Beach Health Care Center of Osage Beach, Missouri at the age of 65, 8 months and 21 days. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Billy leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Dana Jones of Lebanon, MO; two children: Edward Jones and Stacey Massey and her husband, Jon, all of Lebanon, MO; two step-daughters: Felicia Sundgren and her husband Nathan of Dallas, TX and Leona Scharnhorst and her husband Kelly of Lebanon, MO; his mother: Frances Scott and her husband Nelson Scott of Lebanon, MO; three sisters: Linda Winfrey and her husband Jim, Tammy Burns and her husband Dale and Debbie Angst and her husband Kenny, all of Lebanon, MO; one brother: Connie Jones and his wife Lavonna of Lebanon, MO; four grandchildren: Melissa and Jake Jones and Victoria and Jamie Massey; 4 step-grandchildren: Jaret and Mikayla Scharnhorst and Joshua Neiboer and Michael Sundgren; several other relatives and friends. Billy was preceded in death by his father Loren Jones in 1999. Graveside services with military honors were held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 12, 2010 in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery with Rev. Stanley Jones officiating. Serving as escorts were Jon Massey, Kelly Scharnhorst, Jim Winfrey, Chris Winfrey, Justin Burns and Brian Nieboer. Military honors were provided by the Missouri Honors Team of Rolla, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Billy Jones to the Missouri Veterans Home of St. James or the Laclede County Shriner's Club.

Billy Edward Jones

January 17, 1945 - October 7, 2010