William David Jones
February 4, 1950 ~ February 7, 2016
William David Jones, age 66 of Geneva, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in Hilton Head, SC. David was born February 4, 1950 in Ruston, LA the son of Bill and Gerry (Stevenson) Jones. He met his future wife, Janey Cooper in a Shakespeare class at Louisiana Tech University and they were married March 4, 1972 in Bossier City, LA
David attended Greenbrier Military School where he attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant and Platoon Leader. A graduate of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA he was a proud member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He played an active role in the Geneva Community, beginning his career at Geneva Federal Savings and Loan where he served as Treasurer and President. Upon leaving the financial industry he owned several businesses including Jones' Country Store and Mary's Kitchen in Geneva-on-the-Lake and Mary's Diner in Geneva. For the last several years he has served on the Board of the NEOFund, helping young entrepreneurs begin their career in Ashtabula County He was a past President of the Rotary Club of Geneva and was honored to be awarded the Rotarian of the Year twice. He was also a member of the Geneva First United Methodist Church. He was a people person and he loved to joke, tease, and share a good laugh. You knew he thought highly of you when he stole just a bit from your plate. Since March of 2015, David was enjoying retirement with his wife and family, especially his three grandsons who brought him great joy. He spent the last month traveling with the love of his life visiting with treasured family and friends.
David is survived by his wife: Janey Cooper Jones; daughters: Alison and Dennis McAllister of Westerville, OH, Lauren and Bill Hanna of Castle Pines, CO; Grandchildren: William Drew and Bryce David Hanna, Brady William McAllister; father-in-law: J.B. Cooper of Fouke, AR; brother-in-law: John and Sandy Cooper of West Monroe, LA; as well as loving nieces and nephews who found him very entertaining. He is preceded in death by his parents
Friends and family will be received from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway in Geneva. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Geneva First United Methodist Church, 89 South Broadway in Geneva. Rev. Bruce Hitchcock will officiate the service
Contributions may be made in his name to: UH Geneva Medical Center for the Community Christmas Card Program, 870 West Main Street, Geneva, OH 44041 or the Geneva First United Methodist Church, 89 South Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Prayers for comfort/strenghth to the entire Jones family during this very difficult time and beyond. Peace be with you…
Dear Jones family, Our deepest sympathy. Dave was one of our most favorite people in the world. A true gentleman.
Janey you and your family are in our prayers. We will say a prayer for Dave as well. God bless you and your family.
Janey, Alison, Lauren, and Family:
Our deepest and abiding sympathy to you in the loss of your beloved husband and dad. We are praying that you will know God's comfort and peace in unexpected ways as you travel this difficult journey.
I'm still trying to believe Dave's really gone. What a sweet, friendly guy who was ever ready with an amusing story. He and his parents were such an important part of my early arrival in Geneva Township. At the Diner or wherever you ran into him, he was what made Geneva a happy and friendly place to be.
Dave was one of a kind…the kind of person that was genuine and sincere. Glad that I was able to catch up with him on that last visit home. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. We will see him again one day!
DearvJones Family, Sending our deepest heartfelt sympathies for loss of someone so dear. The Locy Family
Janey – I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a good man.
I am so sorry for your loss..you are in our prayers.
Alison and family: Thinking of you and sending prayers as you grieve your loss.
With Deep Sympathy Janey, please know that we are all thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time. God Bless everyone. Your in our prayers. Dave was one great individual. I have many good memories of him.
Janey I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and in the days ahead. I know you will miss him dearly. Life is a precious gift, once lived, it remains in your heart forever.
With Deepest Sympathy Alison, Alison please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Having lost my Dad just 8 months ago, I understand the impact of loosing a parent. I love you and I pray that the memories of your Dad will forever keep him near and dear in your heart. You are my dear, dear friend and I love you and I am praying for your comfort, strength and peace in the days to come! God Bless!
Janey, so very sorry for your loss.
My heart aches for your loss Lauren. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janey and family. My deepest sympathy goes out to you during this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.
Dear Janey, Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and family with the passing of Dave. We will remember him in our prayers. With much love, Lou and Gloria DiFabio
Janey, I'm very sorry to hear about Dave. He was such a kind man. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Michael Long
I am truly sorry for the loss of Mr. Jones. He was so cheerful. His joys in life were his family and the many business and social organizations in the Geneva area. In my memory will be his kindness to my family, particularly my Mother, who found him to be delightful. I will pray for him and know that he and my Mother are in God\'s care now.