Donald Jones, 93

Donald Jones, 93, of Webster City, formerly of Hampton, passed away April 14, 2022, at his home. Counsell Woodley Funeral Home and Monument Company, Hampton is providing services for Donald. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Hampton United Methodist Church, 100 Central Ave E., Hampton, with Pastor Lewis Flanigan presiding. Interment with Veteran’s Honors will be at Hampton Cemetery.

Donald LeRoy Jones was born November 30, 1928, in Clarion, Iowa the son of Clifford and Mary (Westaby) Jones. He graduated from Hampton High School with the class of 1947. 

Don worked at Super Value Grocery in the meat department until entering the US Army in 1952. He served in Germany as a cook and was honorably discharged in 1954. He returned to the meat department at the grocery store. He later owned a Super Value Grocery Store and then Jones’ Meat Market. He was in the meat business for over 50 years. 

Don was married to Kathleen McBride. They had five children. Later he married Allison Fritz and after her passing Don was united in marriage with Mary Jo Faxton on August 15, 2002.

Don was a member of the Baptist Church until he married Mary Jo, then he became a member of the Hampton United Methodist Church.  He was a member of the Webster City Lion’s Club and received the Lion of the Year award in 1976.

Don loved fishing and for over 30 years spent his summers at his cabin in Minnesota and wintered in Florida for 20 years.

Don is survived by his children: Daniel LeLand Jones, Omaha, NE; DeAnn LaRae Jones, Aurora, CO; Dale Loren Jones, Webster City; Dean LeRoy Jones, Webster City; stepchildren: Marvin (Lynn) Shill Jr., Boise, ID; Steve Faxon, Kansas City, MO; Patricia Steinhaus, Chicago, IL; Terri (Steve) Deal, Des Moines; numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great grandchildren, and step-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wives Kathleen, Allison and Mary Jo; daughter Dawn Louise Jones; stepdaughter Sandy Shill and sister LaRae Sandin.

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