It is with profound sadness that the family of Timothy Albert Jones, a beloved father, announces his passing. Timothy left us on December 13, 2024, at the age of 76. He passed in St. Louis University Hospital with severe heart disease, but his cause of death was respiratory failure.

Born in Olney, Illinois on August 13, 1948, and resided in Louisville, Illinois.

Timothy is preceded in death by his sisters: Alice Jones; Juanita Slunaker; Loretta Mitchell; brothers: Harrison Jr. “Sonny” Jones; Steven Jones; and Kendal Jones. He is survived by his only child, Allisa Jones, granddaughter Isabella Vaughn, last living sibling, Janice Kern, and many nieces and nephews.

Timothy was most proud of his time spent in the Air Force, his work as a deputy sheriff, his historical research accomplishments, artistic pursuits, and playing Santa Claus for his local community.

He was a man of great character, strong values, generosity, immense humor, wisdom, creativity, warmth, and more than anything he was a loving and devoted father.

A celebration of his life and military funeral will be held at Olney Illinois Maple Dale cemetery- date and time is yet to be determined.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney, IL