Marvin Clyde Jones 85, of East Alton passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Christian North East Hospital in St. Louis. He was born August 25, 1934 in Alton. He married Donna Ballard Jackson January 13, 1997. He was retired from Olin after 44 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wood River, Shipman Masonic Lodge 212 and Order of Eastern Star No.465 Bunker Hill. Marvin was a volunteer firefighter for 20 years with the East Alton Fire Department and served on the East Alton Board of Trustees for 12 years. He enjoyed serving his community and served on several boards and in many capacities.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Jones of East Alton; son, Phillip M. (Debbie) Jones of Bunker Hill; daughter, Mona E. Bouillon of East Alton; stepdaughter, Julie A. (Dan) Fraser of Rosewood Heights; grandchildren, Shannon Gauntt and Kristi Bouillon; step grandchild, Chris (Ashley) Fraser; Great grandchildren, Taylor Gauntt and Adalyn Anderson and step great grandchildren, Alexis Fraser and Chase Fraser; brother, Edward L. (Peggy) Jones of Bethalto; sister, Barbara L. Shearer of Perris, CA and daughter in law, Carole Jones of Roxana.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell C. Jones; mother Dorothy E. Schaaf; first wife, Dorothy Jones; second wife, Ann Jones and son, Mark S. Jones.
A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 6 p.m. with Pastor Tom Plogue officiating. Memorials can be made to the East Alton Fire Department. Online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com.
