Walter H. (Sr) Jones

Walter H. Jones, 98, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Walter was born July 19, 1922, in Parma, Missouri, the son of Walter H. and Jennie Vida (Cox) Jones.  Walter served in WWII in the Army Air Force from 1942 until his Honorable Discharge in 1946.  He was united in marriage to Harriett Minnie Mesecher in San Marcos, Texas on December 31, 1944.  She preceded him in death in 1996.  Walter was a mechanic and electrician for Dadants in Hamilton and had also worked for Shellor-Globe in Keokuk.  He then worked as a welder for the U.S. Corps of Engineers retiring in 1986. Walter was a great blue-grass musician playing guitar, fiddle and steel guitar.  He also enjoyed playing pool with his friends at the senior center and gardening.

Walt is survived by his daughter, Judy (John) Smythe of Ames; a sister, Ruth June Taylor of Quincy; several grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Minnie; two sons, Garrie and Walter H. Jones, Jr.; and two brothers, Arthur Jones and James Jones.

Graveside services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton at 2:00 PM Friday, November 27th, 2020 with the Hancock County Honor Guard rendering military honors.

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