Benjamin Jones

Benjamin Carey Jones, 75 of Medway Ohio, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 3, 2012. Ben loved his Lord and Savior above all else, he adored his wife and cherished his family and friends. He was a hardworking man who served his country in the U.S. Navy. He taught Sunday school for many years and shared his love of Jesus with everyone he met. He loved UK basketball, wood carving, tinkering in his garage and creating many things. A gentle, compassionate, fun-loving soul, Benjamin brought joy to the lives of all that knew him and he will be greatly missed.

Benjamin is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Jean (Blair) Jones; his children: Brian Carey Jones, Penny (Slagel) Jones, Lolita Jane (Jones) Miller, Leslie Wayne Miller, and Christopher Lee Jones; his grandchildren: Danielle, Brittany, Eric, Meagan, Adam, Jessica, Benjamin and Sarah and his great-grandchildren: Daylen, Jonathan, Allyson, Emily, Lyla and Elijah.

A celebration of this extraordinary man's life will take place on Thursday September 6, 2012 at 1:30 pm at Medway Baptist Church, 11027 Gerlaugh Road, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, from 12:30-1:30 pm. Pastor Melvin Vansickle officiating. Burial and military honors to follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Dinner to follow back at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 4050 Executive Park Drive, Suite, 402, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241.