In Memory of Duke: Feb. 18, 1920-Aug. 18, 1999
In Loving Memory Of
   
This page is dedicated to the life and memory of my Grandaddy Jones, also know as Duke.
Otis Merrill "Duke" Jones of Milton, Florida was born on February 18, 1920. He passed away on August 18, 1999, thus making him exactly 79 1/2 years old. He was a native and resided most of his life in the northwest Florida area. He was retired from the United States Air Force where he served 22 years as an airplane mechanic. He was also a retired gas station owner/operator, real estate salesman, insurance agent, and child care worker. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Hazel Jones. Duke is also survived by his 4 children: Dr. Merrill O. Jones of Sneads, Florida, Annette Vause, Kathy Gibson, and Misty Menefee all of Milton. He is survived by 7 grandchildren: Cindy Buckhalter, Sherry Roberson, Alan Gibson, Leigh Brooks, and Rachel McLeod of Milton, Florida, Keith Roberson of New Iberia, Louisianna and Amanda Jones of Sneads Florida. He also leaves behind 6 great grandchildren: Michael Russell, Lauren Roberson, Kayleigh Gibson, Aaron Gibson, and Austin Brooks of Milton and Robert Roberson of New Iberia, Louisianna. Last but not least, he is survived by his 2 great great grandchildren Corey Allen Menefee and Garret Scott Menefee also of Milton, Florida. Funeral services for Duke were held at Lewis Funeral Home in Milton, Florida at 3 pm on August 22, 1999.
Duke looking handsome in his Air Force uniform
Here is another picture of Duke hard at work for the Air Force. It was taken in the late 40's or early 50's.
Duke out on his boat in the Summer of '69.
Duke shown here at my mama and daddy's wedding in September of 1970.
Duke shown here with some of his family on Christmas Day 1985. Merrill (my daddy) is the one leaning down, Mandy Jones (age 5), Misty Jones (age 7), Rachel Gibson (age 10). Back row left to right: Duke, Nonnie, and Aunt Kathy Gibson.
You are listening to "Arms of the Angels" by Sarah McLachlan.
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