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Eddie Jones Obituary
Jones
June 17, 1930
February 16, 2022
Eddie Lee Jones Sr passed away Wednesday, February 16 in Penrose Hospital from COPD and pneumonia.
He was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma on June 17, 1930 to Eddie and Lee Etta Jones. He was preceded in death by his wife Marian, and his two sons Dennis and Eddie Jr. He is survived by his daughter Denise, his son Doug (Chris) and grandson Fredric.
Eddie worked for the Santa Fe Railroad as a young man and then enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served and retired after 20 years. After receiving his BS degree in sociology, he then went to work for the Colorado Springs City Utilities where he retired again after 20 years.
Eddie fell in love with Jazz and Blues while growing up in Chicago, Illinois. That is where he learned to play the piano by ear. During his working career he also played as a jazz pianist. Eddie played at the Cotton Club in Colorado Springs. He often played at the Broadmoor, the Antlers Hotel, and many other clubs and private parties. He was part of the Pikes Peak Jazz Association and one of the distiguished musicians of his time.
Eddie was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be truely missed.
There will be a Celebration of Life on March 11, at 11:00 am, at the AGAPE a Church Community, 4965 Barns Rd, Colorado Springs, Co. A memorial service with honors will be held at 2:00 pm where Eddie's remains will be interned at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eddie Jones
Mrs. Carolyn J Beechum
December 13, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Carolyn J. Beechum
February 28, 2023
Sending love and prayers as we remember this dedicated family man and kind soul!
Juanita Martin
February 15, 2023
It's still difficult to believe that you are gone. However, I always will treasure the memories of our entertaining together. The music lives on. Rest in peace, my friend.
Tanya McCloudGod
March 6, 2022
God bless the family of Uncle Eddie Lee .My Mama's favorite...
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Steve Young
March 4, 2022
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Mr. Jones' service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
Reginald Jones
March 2, 2022
Love you much Uncle Eddie, thanks much for the talks and wisdom. Rest In Peace, also say hi to your other brothers and my Father.
Pastor Angelica & The House of Joy Church - Denver, CO
March 1, 2022
Dad Jones was an ageless icon who made so many rich deposits into his Family, his God and his community!
We celebrate the beautiful fragrance his life left and the fond memories we will always cherish!
Lovingly with honor,
Pastor Angelica L. Beechum &
The House of Joy Church Family
3082 Leyden Street
Denver, CO. 80207
Juanita Martin and Gregory Johnson
February 28, 2022
We knew and loved you for so many years and will miss you so much. You were a great friend and a very talented musician. Rest in peace and in the Hands of God.
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