Lonnie E, Jones Jr.

Jones, Lonnie E. (Chico), age 73, of Fairfield passed away August 29, 2016. He was the loving husband of Lorena (nee Ward); dear father of Mark (Sheila) Sales, Rhea (Bill) Anderson, Lisa (Neil) Gilreath, Angela (Tom) Sauer, Alissa Jones Barnes, and Lance (Renee) Jones; brother to Jerry (Janet) Jones, Luke (Amanda) Jones, Jennifer Jones, Janet Jones Siegel, and Juanita Jones; grandpa to 20 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents Lonnie (Betty) Jones & Orpha (nee Hall) Jones & daughter Aleah.

He dedicated 40 years to law enforcement and loved to fish.

Here’s a little story of the type of person Lonnie was.  November 18, 1981 during a fire at the Highland Green Apartment complex, Lonnie and another deputy made numerous trips into this smoke filled building getting the residents out.  During their last trip in they were overcome by smoke.  Lonnie was able to rouse himself enough and he picked his partner up and carried him to the ambulance thus saving his life.  This was done without regard for his own safety and life.  Lonnie loved to fish and spent many years going fishing in Alabama with his brother.

Visitation will be from 10am-12pm with FOP service immediately following on  Saturday September 3, 2016 at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd. Fairfield, OH 45014.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be offered to  the Butler County Sheriff Deputy’s Lodge 101 Benevolent Deputy Fund. P.O. Box 1150 Hamilton, OH 45012. The family will accept condolences at www.avancefuneralhome.com.