Michael C. Jones

Michael C. Jones, 68, of Fairmount, Indiana died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Marion General Hospital after a long battle with COPD Michael was born in Marion, Indiana on July 6, 1947, son of the late Charles R. Jones and the late Alice (Coate) Jones. He graduated from Van Buren High School in 1965 and served in the Marine Corps. Michael was a machine operator, working for 12 years at Owens Illinois in Gas City and for 21 years at General Motors in Marion before retiring in 2005. He was a member of the Fairmount Legion Post 313 and the Gas City Moose. He enjoyed fishing and attending his kidsball games. Michael is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathy D. (Mullins) Jones. They were married on July 24, 1989. Also surviving are 3 children: Leslie A. (Danny Stewart) Jones-Stewart, Oklahoma Anthony Tony R. Jones (AmyStevens) Wabash, IN Ashlee (John) Nichols, Van Buren, IN 4 Step-children: Diane Ed Fletcher, Fairmount, IN James (Amber) Carpenter III, Gas City, IN Katrina (Alan) Auld, Fairmount, IN Christina McNutt, South Bend, IN Siblings; Gary Jones, Robert (Barbara) Jones, and Crystal (Bryan) Young all of Marion, IN Karen Swartz, Indianapolis, and Richard (Janet) Jones , Goshen, IN 7 Grandchildren, 20 step-Grandchildren, 4Step- Great Grandchildren, and his special 4 legged friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services where the family will receive friends on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 4-8 PM. There will be a Legion Service at 6:00 PM Funeral service honoring Michaels life will be on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Jerry DeHartofficiating. Graveside service and burial will be immediately following at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to Marion-Grant County Humane Society or Cancer Services of Grant County in care of the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.comVisitation Thu, Mar 10, 2016 at 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929Funeral Service Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 3:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929