Obituaries

Allen William Jones, age 87, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Freighter View
Assisted Living in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He was born on December 29, 1936, to William
and Bertha (Laundry) Jones.

Allen retired after thirty-seven years from the United States Corps of Engineers. He was Chief
Lockmaster for many years of his career. Allen served with the United States Coast Guard during
the late 1950’s. He loved the outdoors and spent many of his retirement years at his camp, where
he enjoyed hunting, gardening, and fishing on the St. Mary’s River. He had a special love of Brittany Spaniels and enjoyed their companionship.

Allen is survived by his loving wife of sixty-three years, Evelyn (Willis) Jones; son, William Robert Jones of Oklahoma; brothers, Jerry (Judy) Jones of Pickford, Michigan, Robert (Sara) Jones of Ludington, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to nephew, David Jones, who has provided so much support and help.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bertha; sisters, Fay (Bob) Carley, Lois
(Tom) Payment and Dolly (Maurice) Coullard.

At Allen’s request, there will be no services.

Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to
the family at www.familylifefh.com.