Mr Charles Eugene Jones Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charles E. Jones, 80, of Peoria passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 at 12:10 p.m. at 4:36 p.m. at Unity Point Proctor. He was born on March 1, 1933 in Peoria to the late Robert and Mary Smith Jones. He married Louise Finnie of Peoria in August of 1956. She survives him. He graduated Manual High School class of 1952. Where he excelled in a number of sports mainly basketball. Upon graduation he was drafted into The U.S Army during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged. He attended the University of Illinois and Norte Dame University. He is also survived by twin sons Ronald C. (Monica) of Peoria and Donald E. of North Carolina; three grandsons, Niles, Nevin and Donald Jr. He was the proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. He will always be fondly remembered by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He was one of the first African American bowlers in Peoria. Having been an avid bowler he was inducted into the Greater Peoria USBL Hall of Fame in November of 2008, he was also a board member. Charlie loved playing cards with friends. Charlie retired from the Peoria County Sheriff’s Department as a Lieutenant. After retiring he started mister J’s investigation and security. Charles was a lifelong member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Service will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 at St. Paul M. B Church located at 114 W Forrest Hill Ave, Peoria, IL at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Deveraux Hubbard will officiate. Entombment will take place at the Parkview Mausoleum where full military rites will be accorrded. Professional and caring services entrusted to T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com

Mr Charles Eugene Jones

March 1, 1933 - February 4, 2014