Obituary of Harold E. Jones

JONES, Harold Edward Age 74 of Hammond St., Big Flats, NY. He was born September 1, 1940 in Corning, NY, son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Branch) Jones and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Elcor Health Services after an extended illness. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Paul Jones and nephew Kimberleigh Jones. Harold is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anna (Cleary) Jones; sons Stacey Jones and Charles Jones; sisters Eleanor Theetge of Horseheads, Charlotte Jacobus of Brooksville, FL, Barbara Johnson of Clearwater, FL and Kathleen Johnson of Suffolk, VA along with several nieces and nephews including special niece Cathy Norgren. Harold played a different role to many people - the role of a son, a brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, a nephew, a cousin and a friend. He will be missed by all. Harold was a lifelong resident of Big Flats, taking pride at living in the same zip code all of his life. He attended Horseheads High School and received his Electrician's degree from Williamsport Tech School. He worked as an independent electrician doing many electrical jobs free for his friends and relatives. His passions were hunting, fishing, camping and entering his "show" pigeons in competitions all around the Southern Tier. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Wednesday, October 29th from 12 noon to 2 pm. His funeral service will be held at 2 pm. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Rural Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may remember Harold through donations to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, 388 Upper Oakwood Ave., Elmira, NY 14903. Harold's family thanks Elsie and the staff at Elcor for the wonderful care they provided him.