Michael Leroy Jones, 67, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Davenport and Burlington, died on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Higley Mansion Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by Celebrant Dawn Stephens. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Burial: 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Numa Cemetery, Numa, Iowa.
Friends and extended family are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Mike's tribute wall and share your support and memories with his family.
Survivors include his mother, Thelma Jones; children, Shannon (Andy) Pearson, Tracy (Shawn Fritz) Tanner, and Lee (Gwen) Jones; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Cody, Grace, Molly, and Riley; sister, Sharon Jones; and many nieces and nephews.
Mike was born November 9, 1953, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Roy and Thelma (Anglen) Jones. He graduated from Davenport West High School in 1972. On October 9, 1976, he married Cheryl Ostino in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Mike worked for many years as a CNC operator at J.I. Case Co. in Burlington. His handyman skills will be remembered by his family and friends. Mike could fix anything! He enjoyed creating things with his woodworking and stained-glass skills.
In his spare time, you could find him fishing, playing disc golf, and riding his Harley. Mike also loved his farm. He and Cheryl grew berries of all kinds and developed several conservation projects.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy; wife, Cheryl; and brother, Don Jones.
Memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial bench.
All my Love to you and yours. Peace. Love. Laughter. Joy.
Mike, Leaving us to soon, but I am taking comfort in knowing you are with Cheryl. I am going to miss you terribly. You were a great husband, great father, great friend. Thank you for all the memories.
I met Mike when we were both 7 years of age living in the west end of Davenport, IA. We were neighborhood kids who loved the outdoors and just being good buddies. When I moved elsewhere, I lost track of Mike until 1970 when we both appeared at West High school. It was a great reunion for both of us after so many years passing. Following graduation, I went into the Marine Corps and served in Okinawa, Japan. Because of my civilian job which took me to Alabama where I resided for almost 17 years. It wasn’t until just recently that I had the opportunity to speak with Mike’s sister Sharon and learned of his whereabouts and health. She was also kind enough to let me know of Mike’s passing. To Mike’s family, my deepest sympathy and prayers to each of you. Know that I have fond memories of Mike and I as childhood buddies which I shall cherish. God Bless Mike and each of his family.
Our love and prayers go out to each of you and your families. I remember your dad being a quiet type- soft spoken with a good sense of humor. He and your mom were a perfect counter pair! They loved each other fiercely-and it was so hard for him without your mom. They left their mark in each of you in your good hearts, in who you are and in their grandkids & greats! So very sorry. Stick close together as family- continue to be there for one another. And always remember you had some of the very best and God is still good- Love you guys SO much! 😢😘❤❤❤
My prayers go out to the family. I worked with Michael at Case. Sorry for your loss.