Jonathan Paul Jones
June 13, 1970 ~ June 20, 2011
Jonathan Paul "Jon" Jones, 41 of Lisbon, died June 20, 2011, while rescuing two young swimmers from the Cedar River, at Palisades Park, Mount Vernon. Funeral services 4:00 p.m., Sunday at Morgan Funeral Choices, Mount Vernon, by Reverends David Dierks and Ron Lashmit. Friends may call Sunday, from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m., at the chapel. Private family burial, Monday, in Lisbon Cemetery. Surviving Jon are his children: David Michael and Tabitha Nichole, mother Deb, brother Kenneth (Brandy) and their four sons, Marion, father Lloyd (Carol) Jones, Arizona, and maternal grandmother Mary Laing, Lisbon. Preceding Jon in death was his brother P.F.C. David L. Jones, USMC, who died October 24, 1988. Jon was born June 13, 1970 in Iowa City and graduated from Lisbon High School. He was a full time student at ITT College, Cedar Rapids studying architecture. Jon attended the Tipton Calvary Foursquare Church. Memorials in Jon's honor may be made to The David and Tabith Jones Trust Fund, in care of Community Savings Bank, 101 E Usher, Edgewood, Iowa, 52042.
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Jon was my neighbor. I didn’t know him well but I knew he loved his children. Our children played together at each others houses for the past two years. In the times he and I spoke he talked about his love for his children, fishing, and the love of his BIG cat. I love and care for David and Tabby a great deal. My heart breaks for their loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with his family.
Dear David, Tabitha and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have been thinking about you a lot, and praying for all of you! You dad was a wonderful man, and loved you a lot! Much love to all of you!! Mrs. Wilch Let me know if I can help in any way, love and hugs to all of you.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. May the Lord give you His peace and comfort at this time. In Christ’ Love Ken and Donna McConaughy
My sympathy for your family. I did not know Jonathan but if he anything like his father he was a great guy and definitely a good samaritan. A true hero!
Dear David, I am so sorry for your dad’s death. He must have been a brave and loving man. I want you to know that you have a lot of people at school who care about you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers, we went to school with Jon in Lisbon, GOD BLESS.
Dear Debbie, How proud you must be of your son. What a hero he is! God is blessing him for all he did to save a life. I know you have so many fond, fun memories of John, hold them close. God has another vvery special angel now. Know that you are in my very special thoughts and prayers….. With sincere sympathy, Annamae Baker
Your family is in my prayers. Such a little boy growing up into wonderful young man. I was not surprised when I heard what John had done and sacrificed his life for the sake of 2 young children. May you find comfort in the Lord’s Healing at this difficult time.
Jon was always so willing to help and loved children. I am not surprised he tried to save those kids. Only so sad that he is gone forever. It takes a community to raise children. We will be there always. You have only to ask. May God be with you all and comfort you during these sorrowful days.
Dear David, Tabitha and family, I am so sorry for your loss, and I wanted you to know that I have been thinking of all of you through this hard time. Your Dad died as a hero and you must always remember that. Sending hugs to all of you. Nurse Julie