Dean L. Jones

Danville Dean L. Jones, 80, of Danville passed away at 9:07 PM on January 17, 2022 at his home in Danville, IL with his family by his side.

Dean was born on July 19, 1941 the son of Melvin and Gladys (Lee) Jones in Danville, IL. Dean was a graduate of Bismarck High School. He married Martha Rutan on November 30, 1975 in Bismarck, IL and she survives.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Jones of Danville, IL, son, Steve (Molly) Jones of Decatur, IL, daughter, Lisa (Scott) Perkins of St. Joseph, IL, six grandchildren, Olivia and Wyatt Jones, Mara, Miranda, Marissa and McKenna Perkins.

Dean is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Marilyn (Swick) Jones as well as one son, Kyle Jones.

Dean was a member of the Wabash Valley Steam & Gas Antique Tractor Club and enjoyed spending his free time attending and participating in tractor pulling competitions, restoring antique tractors, going to farm shows, traveling with Martha, and spending time with his grandchildren on the Gator at the farm. Dean and Martha attended Southside Church of Christ in Tilton.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Reverend Keith Klossner will officiate assisted by Dave Martin. Burial will be in Gundy Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 9:30-10:30 AM at the funeral home.

It is kindly requested that those in attendance of visitation or the funeral wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Memorials may be made in Deans memory to Southside Church of Christ or to donors choice.

Please join Deans family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .