Frank Phillip Jones passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday October 24, 2024. Frank was born September 12, 1934, in Rock Island, Illinois to Henry E. and Grace (Allen) Jones. He was 1 of 8 children.
He attended Rock Island High School, graduating in 1952. He married Barbara Helen Hill on March 14, 1953. They were blessed with a long-lasting marriage of 71 years and 6 children. He retired from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad with 42 years of service as a machinist.
Surviving is his wife, Barbara of Alliance, NE; children, Matthew (Deborah) Jones, Erie, IL, Aaron (Donna) Jones, Aurora, NE, Elizabeth Daniels, Alliance, NE and Kathleen (Bilt) Hudson, Alliance, NE along with 10 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren and 8 Great- Great Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, all his siblings, Randy, Alfred, Arvil, Daniel, Eddy, Ivan Dale Jones and Madge Barlang; two sons, Daniel Lee and David Phillip Jones; son-in-law Dana D. Daniels and grandson Logan Anthony Anderson.
The family would like to especially thank the Brookstone Hospice Care unit nurses. At Frank’s request, there are no services planned.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.