Eddie R. Jones, of rural Hamlin, died early Thursday morning, September 5, 2019, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, where he had been a resident for several months. He was 68.

The family will meet with friends starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, to go in procession to Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, for graveside services at 11.

Eddie was born at Sabetha, February 16, 1951, the youngest of two sons born to the late Harold and Glee Cyphers Jones and had lived nearly all of his life in the same farm home. He grew up on the farm where he worked with his Dad and brother on the farm and with the livestock. Eddie attended Hamlin Grade School, Fairview school for a year, and graduated Powhattan High School with the class of 1969. Eddie also graduated from Highland Community Junior College in 1971 with an associate’s degree prior to attending Kansas State University for a year. He worked with his brother on the farm while also raising hogs together for several years. He later worked for AHRS in construction, drove a truck for Frito-Lay for 10 years before retiring.

Eddie was a volunteer fireman for the Morrill Fire Department for a few years.

Survivors include a brother Ron and wife Nancy of rural Hamlin, and several cousins.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Monday

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Eddie Jones Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.

A special message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com