Chris E Jones

Chris E. Jones, 43, a resident of New Castle passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Henry County Hospital. He was born October 9, 1969 in Muncie to the late Willard and Norma (Dale) Jones.

He attended New Castle Chrysler High School and loved playing music. An accomplished musician, he played drums in several bands in the New Castle and Muncie area. He was loved by everyone who knew him. He especially loved his dogs, Titan and Sam, who were his faithful companions and always by his side.

Survivors include a sister: Jennifer (Donnie) Sweigart of New Castle; four brothers: Steve (Wanda) Jones and Mike (Janet) Jones, both of New Castle, Tony (Lisa) Jones of Mustang, OK and Brian Laird of Kentucky; an aunt: Marilyn (Mike) McKinney of New Castle; an uncle: Ronald (Liz) Butler of Kokomo: several nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends: Tony and Sherry Smith of New Castle, with whom he resided.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Marty Joe Atkinson; maternal grandmother: Flora Butler; paternal grandparents: Beulah and M. Edmond Jones.

Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Bruce Crabtree officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in South Mound Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service. You may express condolences or share a memory of Chris at www.hinsey-brown.com .