Dannie L Jones' Obituary
Decatur-Dannie Lee Jones, Sr. 77, of Decatur, passed away 4:54 pm Saturday, June 25, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Dannie was born September 15, 1933 in Clio, Alabama the son of J. W. and Carrie McClendon Jones. Upon moving to Decatur Dannie was employed by the Wagoner Foundry. He later was employed by Raymond Shaw and served as manager of Shaw’s Catering. His longtime companion was Laura A. Powell.
Dannie is survived by his daughter Elyse Jones of Union City, CA; sons Garnett Powell of Lafayette, IN; Michael Jones of Charlottesville, VA; and Dannie Lee Jones, Jr. of OH, several grand and great-grandchildren and a special sister-in-law Mary Fakes of Decatur.
Dannie was preceded in death by his parents; dear companion, Laura Powell; daughter, Jackie Powell; and son, Billy Jones.
Services to celebrate Dannie’s life will be 11:00 am Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.
The family of Dannie Lee Jones, Sr. has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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