Obituary for Edward E. Jones Edward Elmer “Fast Eddie” Jones, age 70, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his residence. Celebration of life services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the High School Auditorium in Washington with Pastor Jon Rees officiating. Calling hours will begin at noon on Tuesday July 17, 2018 at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home in Washington where family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 Tuesday evening.
Interment will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Washington Athletic Boosters and Camp R.E.E.C.E. Online condolences may be sent for Ed’s family through the web at www. jonesfh.com.
Ed was born on July 29, 1947, the son of Harry Elmer and Hazel Emaline (Voigt) Jones. He graduated from Washington High School. Ed worked for Jim’s Standard, Hy-Vee, WCDC and Pizza Hut.
He attended Camp R.E.E.C. E and was a huge supporter of the Washington Athletics. Ed played the guitar and organ and thoroughly enjoyed music and dancing.
He was an avid bowler and loved to travel, particularly to Hawaii, Graceland and Disney World. Ed enjoyed bikes, watching movies and helping those who needed it, often mowing lawns and shoveling snow. He is survived by his siblings: Edgar (Robin) Jones of Sedona, AZ and Sarah Jones of Burlington, IA; two nephews: Bruce (Sherry) Swailes of West Chester, IA and Artie (Cami) Swailes of Mt.
Pleasant, IA; and one niece, Treasa Swailes of Mt. Pleasant, IA; as well as a many many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Mary Lou Swailes, Harrison Jones, Ronnie Jones and David Jones; and three great-nephews: Ryan Shafer, Isaiah Swailes and Brandon Swailes.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edward E. Jones please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Elm Grove Cemetery Washington, IA, 52353 , Previous Events Calling Hours , JUL 17. 12:00 PM – 07:00 PM Jones – Eden Funeral Home 116 East Main Washington, IA, US, 52353 Family Receiving Friends , JUL 17.
04:00 PM – 07:00 PM Jones – Eden Funeral Home 116 East Main Washington, IA, US, 52353 Celebration of Life JUL 18.
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