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Gary Jones Obituary

Gary Lee Jones, 72, of Florence, formerly of Radcliff, died Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Belmont Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Florence.

Gary was active in the Hardin County Workshop, Radcliff Industries and Communicare. He was a member of Lee Tae Kwon Do Academy in Radcliff and had earned a Black Belt.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor Lightfoot Jones and Lonnie Jones Jr.; and his brother, Quincey Jones.

Gary is survived by his aunt, Rosetta Lightfoot; an uncle, James Lightfoot Jr.; cousins; and many other relatives and friends.

The funeral is at 1 p.m. Friday, March 14, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home, 205 Highland Avenue in Vine Grove. Burial follows in Vine Grove Cemetery.

Visitation begins at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Mar. 12 to Mar. 15, 2025.

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Mike Massie

March 14, 2025

I had the pleasure of knowing Gary when I serviced his hearing aids years ago. Always a smile, and his mom was one of the best people I've ever known. I'll always remember both of them.

Emily Simpson

March 13, 2025

I was a staff member at the workshop in Radcliff for many years. I remember Gary fondly. He was truly a bright light in this world. Rest now in Paradise Mr Jones.

Eloise Arnold/ Kwame Theus

March 13, 2025

I meet Mr. Gary and his Mother @ Lee's TaeKwondo, he and his Mother were the most beautiful kindest people I had ever met. He and his Mother Ms.Eleanor will always have a place in my heart. So sorry for your loss. R.I.H.L.

Stacey Reed

March 13, 2025

I worked with Gary at Communicare. He was the sweetest.. I enjoyed being around him. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Debbie Anson Groeling

March 12, 2025

My condolences to the Family. My brother Robbie worked with him at Communicare for about 40 yrs. He was always fun to be around & always a happy Fella. He wb missed.

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