Burton Wayne Jones, 88, of Hillery, Illinois, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Wayne was born on September 24, 1935, the son of Isaac and Eva (Cox) Jones.
Wayne was preceded in death by: his wife, Peggie (Williams) Jones; his parents; his 2 sisters, Wilma Trankina and Ferol Crawford; and 2 brothers, Vernon Jones and Arnold Jones.
Survivors include: his children, Teri (James) Humrichous, Eric (Valli) Jones, Scott (Michael) Jones, and Jason (Nancy) Jones; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
On June 12, 1955, he married his sweetheart, Peggie, and built a life together with their 4 children until God called Peggie home on April 1, 2015. He loved every minute he spent with his entire family.
Wayne and Peggie raised their children to love God and were members of the Faith Baptist Church for over 50 years. His church family was extremely important to him including his friendship with the Fitszimmons, Hamiltons, Keeners, Lazzells, and Winklers.
Wayne loved sports and reliving his days playing basketball for Oakwood High School. He enjoyed watching his sons and grandchildren play sports and continuing the family sports tradition.
For over 30 years, Wayne worked at Bullock Construction Company. He counted himself fortunate to have a job he loved and to learn from his mentor and friend, Jim Bullock.
Wayne's family is so appreciative to the Goldwater Care and their incredible staff for the compassion and care they provided Wayne in his last few weeks.
A service to celebrate Wayne's life will be held at 10AM Monday, July 15, 2024, at Faith Baptist Church 920 Warrington Avenue Danville, Illinois. Pete Wright will be officiating. He will be laid to rest following services at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9AM-10AM Monday, July 15, 2024, at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any memorials be made to Faith Baptist Church in Danville, IL.
Please join Waynes family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion Street in Danville, Illinois is honored to be caring for the family.
Services Visitation Monday July 15, 2024 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Faith Baptist Church Danville Danville, , IL 61832 Celebration of Life Monday July 15, 2024 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Faith Baptist Church Danville Danville, , IL 61832
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