Individual Details
Charles Elmer JONES
(16 Mar 1879 - 22 May 1956)
Obituary was posted at the Cedar County USGENWEB site by Kay Griffin Snow, a relative.
JONES, Charles Elmer
Date of Death: 22 May 1956,
ELMER JONES Charles Elmer JONES, son of Charles and Mary [O'NEAL] JONES, was born in Dade County, Missouri, March 16, 1879, and died at his home near Stockton, Mo., May 22, 1956, following a lingering illness. He was at the time of death 77 years, 2 months and 6 days of age. When he was a small boy he moved with his parents to Cedar county where he grew to manhood. While still a lad he learned the value of honesty, intergity, and responsibility, all of which helped to mould his character, so much admired by all who knew him. On December 20,1903 he was married at Nevada, Missouri, to Miss Nora WYNES. To this union were born eight children, four boys: Clifford and Billy Bruce of Kansas City, Mo., Lewis who died March 5, 1951 and John of Stockton,Mo.; four daughters: Mrs. Flora GRIFFIN, Mrs. Madge GEISSER, Mrs.Wilma SMITH of Stockton and Mrs. Ruby THOMASON of Springfield,Missouri. Although he was not affiliated with any church congregation his doctrine was "by their works ye shall know them." He practiced this faith and prepared for death years ago by living his life so as to be an example for his family and friends. His life stands as its own memorial. When he drew near the close of life, death held no fears for him. He faced it bravely just as he had faced the problems of life. His quiet disposition and readiness to share with others were traits which endeared him to the hearts of all who knew him. He loved everyone and looked for the good in each one saying nothing of anyone unless it was something good. His home was his kingdom and was always found there caring for his family for whom he had a deep and abiding love. He was a devoted husband, a kind and patient father and grandfather. Being always upright and honest in all his dealings he was deemed a highly respected citizen, neighbor and friend. He leaves to survive: his devoted companion, Nora, the seven children, thirteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two step granddaughters, three step great-grandchildren, four daughters-in-law, four sons-in-law, one grand-son-in-law, one granddaughter-in-law and two step-grandsons-in-law all of whom he loved dearly. He also leaves 2 sisters; Mrs. Mary FIDLER of Fair Play and Mrs. Dee BROYLES of Stockton, one brother, Billy JONES of Fair Play, Mo, a number of neices and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. His father, mother, three sisters, Matt BUGG, Oma BROYLES and Clara FOX and one granddaughter, Linda GRIFFIN have preceded him in death. Having been in failing health since 1951 he made a strong fight for life, but God in His wisdom doeth all things well so we humbly submit to His will. Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon, May 24, at the Stockton Baptist Church with Elder C. A. WYNES and Rev. Roy WHEELER, officiating. Interment was in Stockton City Cemetery under direction of Cantlon Funeral Home. Published in the Cedar County Republican and Stockton Journal, Thursday, May 31, 1956, page 2.
Sources for this information: Cedar County Republican and Stockton Journal
Kay Griffin Snow Date: Tue Feb 13 13:22:552007
JONES, Charles Elmer
Date of Death: 22 May 1956,
ELMER JONES Charles Elmer JONES, son of Charles and Mary [O'NEAL] JONES, was born in Dade County, Missouri, March 16, 1879, and died at his home near Stockton, Mo., May 22, 1956, following a lingering illness. He was at the time of death 77 years, 2 months and 6 days of age. When he was a small boy he moved with his parents to Cedar county where he grew to manhood. While still a lad he learned the value of honesty, intergity, and responsibility, all of which helped to mould his character, so much admired by all who knew him. On December 20,1903 he was married at Nevada, Missouri, to Miss Nora WYNES. To this union were born eight children, four boys: Clifford and Billy Bruce of Kansas City, Mo., Lewis who died March 5, 1951 and John of Stockton,Mo.; four daughters: Mrs. Flora GRIFFIN, Mrs. Madge GEISSER, Mrs.Wilma SMITH of Stockton and Mrs. Ruby THOMASON of Springfield,Missouri. Although he was not affiliated with any church congregation his doctrine was "by their works ye shall know them." He practiced this faith and prepared for death years ago by living his life so as to be an example for his family and friends. His life stands as its own memorial. When he drew near the close of life, death held no fears for him. He faced it bravely just as he had faced the problems of life. His quiet disposition and readiness to share with others were traits which endeared him to the hearts of all who knew him. He loved everyone and looked for the good in each one saying nothing of anyone unless it was something good. His home was his kingdom and was always found there caring for his family for whom he had a deep and abiding love. He was a devoted husband, a kind and patient father and grandfather. Being always upright and honest in all his dealings he was deemed a highly respected citizen, neighbor and friend. He leaves to survive: his devoted companion, Nora, the seven children, thirteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two step granddaughters, three step great-grandchildren, four daughters-in-law, four sons-in-law, one grand-son-in-law, one granddaughter-in-law and two step-grandsons-in-law all of whom he loved dearly. He also leaves 2 sisters; Mrs. Mary FIDLER of Fair Play and Mrs. Dee BROYLES of Stockton, one brother, Billy JONES of Fair Play, Mo, a number of neices and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. His father, mother, three sisters, Matt BUGG, Oma BROYLES and Clara FOX and one granddaughter, Linda GRIFFIN have preceded him in death. Having been in failing health since 1951 he made a strong fight for life, but God in His wisdom doeth all things well so we humbly submit to His will. Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon, May 24, at the Stockton Baptist Church with Elder C. A. WYNES and Rev. Roy WHEELER, officiating. Interment was in Stockton City Cemetery under direction of Cantlon Funeral Home. Published in the Cedar County Republican and Stockton Journal, Thursday, May 31, 1956, page 2.
Sources for this information: Cedar County Republican and Stockton Journal
Kay Griffin Snow
Events
| Birth | 16 Mar 1879 | Dade Co., Missouri | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1880 | Morgan Twp., Dade Co., MO, ED 20 pg 17 printed pg 246; Elmer C., son, 2 or 3 [written over], born MO both parents born TN. | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1900 | Madison Twp., Cedar Co., MO, ED 55 Sh 6B; Elmer, son, single, born Mar 1879, 21, born MO both parents born TN. | |||
| Marriage | 20 Dec 1903 | Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri - Nora Alice WYNES | |||
| Census | 15 Apr 1910 | Madison Twp., Cedar Co., MO, ED 60 Sh 6B; Elmer, head, 30 (1879-80), marriage one of six years, born MO both parents born TN, farmer. | |||
| Military | 2 Sep 1918 | World War I Draft Registration card. Full name, gives birth date as 16 | |||
| Census | 1 Jan 1920 | Madison Twp., Cedar Co., MO, ED 63 Sh 4A printed pg 131; Charles E., head, 42 [?], (1878-79), born MO both parents born TN, farmer. | |||
| Death | 22 May 1956 | Near Stockton, Cedar Co., Missouri | |||
| Burial | Aft 22 May 1956 | Stockton Cemetery, Stockton, Cedar Co., Missouri |  | ||
| Reference No | 4444 |
Families
| Spouse | Nora Alice WYNES (1886 - 1980) |
| Child | Clifford JONES (1904 - ) |
| Child | Lewis Estel JONES (1907 - 1952) |
| Child | Flora Ethel JONES (1911 - 2000) |
| Child | John Everett JONES (1914 - 1981) |
| Child | Ruby Faye JONES (1917 - 1994) |
| Child | Mary Madge JONES (1920 - 2009) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Billy Bruce JONES (1929 - 1968) |
| Father | Charles T. JONES (1842 - 1903) |
| Mother | Mary Moten O'NEAL (1843 - 1928) |
| Sibling | Martha Angeline "Matt" JONES (1865 - 1912) |
| Sibling | Clora A. JONES (1867 - 1950) |
| Sibling | Oma Catherine JONES (1869 - 1946) |
| Sibling | Melissa Dee JONES (1871 - 1959) |
| Sibling | William Ezra "Billy" JONES (1876 - 1959) |
| Sibling | Andrew J. JONES (1880 - 1880) |
| Sibling | Mary Eliza JONES (1883 - 1964) |
Endnotes
1. FindAGrave Website.