Jon P Jones

A Memorial Mass for Jon Paul Jones will be held on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island, Nebraska, with Father Martin Egging as Celebrant.  Inurnment will follow and be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Prairie Home Cemetery at Holdrege, Nebraska, with Father Thomas Lux as Celebrant.

Due to health concerns, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; current CDC and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for Faith-Based Services will be followed. The Jones family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend Jon's services based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community.  Jon's service will be live-streamed on the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home's Facebook page. ( https://www.facebook.com/Nelson-Bauer-Funeral-Homes-111601113801622 )

Jon P. Jones, 53, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 in Ashland, Nebraska due to complications from a previous stroke.

Jon was born in Seoul, South Korea on June 4, 1966.  He was adopted at age 5 by parents Paul and Joy Jones of Holdrege, where he grew up and attended Holdrege High School.  Jon moved to Lexington, Nebraska, to work in the meat packing plant.  He later relocated to Grand Island, where he was employed by JBS Meat Plant.  Jon was an avid camper and fisherman, making many of his own lures.  He also enjoyed bowling and playing baseball.

Survivors include; two sisters:  Peggy (Mike) Hatt of Omaha, Nebraska; and Sue (George) Tetanich of Goose Creek, South Carolina; and seven nieces and nephews, and their children.

Jon was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Joy Jones.

A memorial has been established in Jon's honor, and will be designated at a later date.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.