Donald E. 'Don' Jones

Monday, November 10, 2014

Donald E. "Don" Jones, 74, of Danville, died on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014.

Don was born Jan. 20, 1940 in Beech Grove, the son of Fred C. and Martha (Walther) Jones. He was a 1958 graduate of Ben Davis High School and attended several trade schools.

Don married Mary R. Phipps on April 22, 1966 at Brick Chapel and she survives.

He was a member of the Avon Community Church of God and a former member of Gideons International.

Don owned an operated Don Jones Automotive Equipment for more than 40 years. He was on the Bear Alignment Crew at the Indianapolis 500 from 1964 through 1972.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Mary, son Mark (Michele) Jones of Monrovia, grandchildren Susanna and Daniel Jones, sister Carolyn (Don) Penney of Greenwood and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services are set for 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 at the Avon Community Church of God. Burial will follow at Danville South Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 at the church.

Weaver and Randolph Funeral Home, Danville, was entrusted with the arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.weaverandrandolphfuneralhomes.com.