James W. "Buddy" Jones

James W. "Buddy" Jones, 55, of rural Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:46p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  James was born in Marion, Indiana on May 29th, 1960 to Clarence Jones of Wabash, Indiana and  the late Ruby (Whisman) Jones.   

James married Ruth “Marie” Lilly on December 16, 1978, they were married for nearly for 38 years. He attended the LaFontaine Christian Church. James was a self-employed truck driver who traveled all over the U.S.. He loved hunting with his sons, drinking tea at Joes with his father and brother, and watching his grandkids activities.

James is survived by his wife, Marie; four sons, Jaron (Erica) Jones, Jeremy (Stephanie) Jones, both of LaFontaine, IN; Justin (Jessica) Jones, and Jathan (Jessica) Jones, both of Wabash, IN. two brothers, JR (Kim) Jones of Wabash, IN. and Clayton (Retha) Jones of Frankton, IN. three sisters, Mrs. Randy (Debbie) Hofmann, of Perrysburg, IN, Connie Carpenter of New York, and Mrs. George (Patty) Rutledge of Roanoke, Virginia; aunts and uncles, James (Brenda) Jones of Ewing, KY, Anna Dyer of Flemingsburg, KY, and Betty Hill of PA; along with many loving friends and family all acrossed the country. He was a loving Grandpa to Hayden, Kycen, Braelyn, Laney, Reilynn, Rosden, and Milo Jones, and Tanner Martin. He was also preceded in death by his step mother, Marilyn.     

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday May 16, 2016 at LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 S Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, IN 46940, with Pastor Brad Wright, Dr. Lloyd Lorenz, and Pastor Robert Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in the Thrailkill Cemetery in Swayzee, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the LaFontaine Christian Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S Main St LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.