William C. Jones "Bill"

William Jones was called home with the Lord on Saturday October 29th 2016. He was born February 13, 1932 in Pasadena California to Fred Parker and Margaret Gail. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Marion, son Fred Parker and loving wife Janet Jo. He is survived by his children; Carolyn Ann, William Grant, Heather Lea and Thomas Scott, his grand children; Jennifer, Jacqueline, Hannah, Olivia and his great grand children; Nathan, Joshua, Sabrina and Cayden. Bill was raised in the Los Angeles area of California playing football in high school and vacationing with his family and friends at the beach. As an adult he worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad and Loomis Armored Car Service where he trained and worked with German Shepherd police dogs. He later relocated to the northern California mountains where he met and married Janet. They moved to Missouri in 1979 to the Kansas City area where they lived for many years. He retired from Kansas City Power and Light finishing as a manager of the warehouse department. In 1996 Bill and Janet settled in Ozark Missouri, trading their memories of the northern California mountains to the rolling hills of the Ozark mountains. They spent many a happy year together escaping the big city life. Some of their fondest memories were made building and vacationing at their cabin by the lake in Arkansas. Bill loved football (just not the cold weather that came with it), movies, reading, nature and his dogs were considered part of the family. He could always be found tinkering in the garage, busy fixing something from cars to furniture and everything in between. His larger than life personality made an impact wherever he went and he will be remembered by his many friends and family for his storytelling, ornery twinkle in his eye, quick witted humor and his generous, giving heart. A memorial service will be held on Friday November 4th, 4:30 pm at Selmore Baptist Church in Ozark Missouri. Pastor Josh Hall officiating.