Darrell L. Jones, age 80, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 16, 2024, at Christian Care Retirement Community following an extended illness.
Darrell was born on Dec. 15, 1943, in Bedford, Kentucky, to William T. and Opal (Dice) Jones, his parents preceded him in death. He married Janet R. (Deppe) in North Vernon, IN on July 26, 1968, she resides in Bluffton. Darrell graduated from Aurora High School and attended God’s Bible College in Cincinnati, OH. He served as a minister for several area Wesleyan Churches. He worked for Crown Unlimited for 15 years and Bi-County Services for 13 years before retiring. Darrell was a member of Grace Fellowship Church in Decatur, IN and was very active in mission’s work along side his wife. Darrell and Janet were foster parents to over 40 children in their home.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, four children; Rene (Lonnie) Biberstein of Bluffton, Lana (Chris) Summers of Bluffton, Troy Jones of Portland, OR and Todd (Crystal) Jones of Ossian, five grandchildren and 2 Grt. grandchildren, two brothers; Bill (Nancy) Jones and Frank Jones and one sister; Stella Dice.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, one twin sister; Helen Grigsby, one sister Velma Jones and a brother; Wayne Jones.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 4 until 7 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Services will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:30 AM, at the funeral home, with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Pastor Dan Eckelbarger will officiate. Burial will follow at Six Mile Cemetery in Bluffton, IN.
Memorials can be made in Darrell’s memory to Christian Care Retirement Community