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In Memoriam

Frances L. McBride (Jones) - Class Of 1939

Frances L. McBride, daughter of Roy M. (1896-1970) and Bernice I. (Towsley) (1900-1933), was born 13 September 1922 Dimondale, Eaton County, Michigan.  Frances' mother died when she was only 13.  Bernice, mother of 2, succumbed to a possible malignancy and pneumonia.  She was interred in the Dimondale area.

Frances graduated in 1939 from Okemos High School and married, with her father's written consent, Charles L. Jones 2 September 1939 Ingham County, Michigan.

Frances died 25 December 2000 Lansing, Ingham County.  Charles, born 6 April 1921 Kent County, Michigan, died 27 November 2013 Lansing.  Charles and Frances were interred Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Eaton County.

Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) Wednesday 27 December 2000

JONES, FRANCES L.

LANDING

FORMERLY OF GRAND LEDGE

Mrs. Jones, age 78, passed away December 25, 2000 in Lansing.  She was a graduate of Okemos High School class of 1939; Co-owner and Operator of the Michigan Paint Store of Grand Ledge from 1960-1980.  Survivors include her husband, Charles; 3 sons, Charles (Jean) Jones, Jr., Ronald (Kathy) Jones, Sr., all of Lansing, and David (Roberta) Jones, Sr. of Grand Ledge; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Esmond (Karen) McBride of Lansing; 1 half-brother, Richard (Neola) McBride of Dimondale; 1 half-sister, Mary McBride of Lansing.   Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 28, 11 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with interment to follow at the Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge.

Published Lansing State Journal on Nov. 30, 2013 - Peters and Murray Funeral Home

Charles L. Jones Sr. Lansing Formerly of Grand Ledge Charles L. Jones Sr., 92, passed away on November 27, 2013. He was born April 6, 1921 in Grand Rapids, MI, son of Garfield and Jesse Jones. Charles was Co-Owner and operator of the Michigan Paint Store from 1960 - 1980. He enjoyed working for his son Ron for over 17 years as treasurer of Edwards Studio in Lansing. Charles was excited to say he used the internet the very first day it became available. Charles was loved and he loved all of his family. Survivors include his wife Jennie Lind, three sons: Charles (Jean) Jones Jr. of Lansing, Ron (Kathy) Jones Sr. of Lansing and David (Roberta) Jones Sr. of Grand Ledge; 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 7 step-great grandchildren, 1 great great-granddaughter; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Frances in 2000, eight brothers and sisters, and grandson Derek Jones in 2008. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 11:00 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge.