Robert Eugene "Gene" Jones Obituary (1947

Mr. Robert Eugene "Gene" Jones, age 77 of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on March 14, 1947 in Madison, Indiana. He was the loving son of Bob and Helen Walters Jones. A life-long resident of Jefferson County, Gene was a 1964 graduate of Madison Consolidated High School. On May 26, 1967, he was united in marriage to Janet Ruth Chandler at St. Mary's Catholic Church in downtown Madison. This happy union of 58 years was blessed with a daughter, Deanna, and a son Mark. He owned and operated Jones Carpet Laying Service, retiring after 31 years of service. He was a faithful member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Gene died on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Waters of Clifty Falls in Madison, Indiana. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Gene will be missed by his loving wife of 58 years, Janet Ruth Chandler Jones of Madison, Indiana; his son, Mark Jones and his wife, Debbie of Madison, Indiana; his grandchildren, Alex Perry (Ashley), Reggie Perry (June), Brandon Demaree, Shelby Jones (Rochelle), Andrew Jones (Anna Ward); his great-grandchildren, Mason, Liam, Henry, Walker, Milo, Kaise, Ozzie, Harlan, Ellie, Braden, and Maddie; his sisters-in-law, Deb Youngblood of Madison, Indiana, Kim Burris and her husband, Buck of Milton, Kentucky; his brother-in-law, Joe Chandler and his wife, Kathy of Madison, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Jones, his mother, Helen Walters, his daughter, Deanna Kay "Dee Dee" Jones Goins, died March 30, 2024, his brother, John Jones and Tom Jones, his sisters, Barbara Kroll and Ida Jones, his sisters-in-law, Judy Jones and Carolyn Jones. MEMORIAL MASSMemorial Mass will be conducted Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., by Father Christopher A. Craig at the St. Patrick Catholic Chapel, 305 West State Street in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the St. Patrick Catholic Chapel, 305 West State Street in Madison, Indiana. CELEBRATION OF LIFEA celebration of life will be conducted on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Nor-Rose Lodge (formerly Knights of Columbus), 2250 Lanier Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover or at the church. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To Place An Online Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Robert Eugene "Gene" Jones, please click here to visit our sympathy store.