NED WAYNE JONES

Born 76 years ago on March 9, 1947, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, he began his adventures as a “Boy from Bulltown,” which he authored chronicling his various endeavors. A modern day Renaissance man, Ned did everything with exuberance, grit, and drive. He was the proud founder of Twin Oaks Refrigeration and worked there daily until his last retirement in 2012.

Ned was cherished and loved by his wife of 56 years, Debbie (Poludniak).

Ned was a proud dad to five children, Dawn (Jerry) Green, Tabitha (Andy) Bond, Joshua (Katja) Jones, Michelle (Christopher) Jackson, and Michael Jones (Louis Andrade). He was always ready for an adventure or story with his 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Ned will also be missed by his siblings, Jane White, Barbara Kelley, Noreen Jones, Mary Beth (William) Yaeger, Bonnie Travis (Joe Busby), Ralph (Patricia) Jones, and Pam (Michael) Cox, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Greeting him in heaven are his parents, Ralph and Mary Jane Jones; brother, Clair Jones; and brothers-in- law, Howard Kelley, Paul White; special nephew, Eric Jones, many family members and dear friends.

The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Ned’s granddaughter, Emily Howell, and the care team at Ohio Home Health Hospice. Memorial donations may be made in Ned’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Foundation (Alz.org)

Ned was a generous man, always sharing a great story or laugh. As you remember him, be kind, turn up a favorite song, and dance.