Leonard Lofton Jones

Leonard Lofton Jones, 76, of Knightstown passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Kindred Care in Greenfield. He was born June 7, 1938 in Monticello, KY the son of Russell and Alice (Davis) Jones.

Leonard retired from the Town of Knightstown in 2003 after 14 years of service. He had also been a lumberjack for Donald Richardsons Lumber Company for 28 years. He was a member of Community Baptist Church in Raysville where he served as deacon and song director. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joretta (Dowdy) Jones of Knightstown; four sons, Robert Len (Geneva) Jones of Union City, IN, Robert James Jones of Knightstown, Rayne Shayne (Elizabeth) Jones of The United Kingdom, Daren (Debra) Jones of Greenfield; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; a brother, Floyd (Violet) Jones of Greenfield; a sister, Donnagene Rhule of Monticello, KY; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ray Glenn Jones; great grandchild, Aidan Shayne Jones; four brothers and sisters.

Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Raysville Community Baptist Church with Pastor Danny Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Friday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonard Jones Memorial Fund, c/o Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, 7355 S State Road 109, Knightstown, IN 46148. Condolences and memories of Leonard may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com .