July 3 1938 November 18 2019
Max Keith Jones, Sr. of Folsom, LA passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019. He was born on July 3, 1938 in Oblong, IL to Marvin and Lucy (Galey) Jones. Max is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Ann (Blandino) Jones; his children Brian Jones (Jasmine), Laura “Gayla” Wilcox, Max Jones, Jr. (Ashley), Mark Jones (Anne); and five grandchildren Ally, Annabella, Ainsley, Luke, and Adelaide. He is also survived by his sister Donna Black. Max is preceded in death by his brother Owen Jones and his parents. Max graduated from Southern Illinois University with a B.S. in Geology. After graduating, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he attained the rank of Captain. Following his time in the Air Force, he was a pilot for over 25 years for Delta Airlines, retiring as a Captain in 1991. After his time at Delta, he dedicated himself to serving the community through his work with Habitat for Humanity, where he served as President. During his retirement, he enjoyed playing golf, gardening, and serving his church. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to the nurses and doctors at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM with visitation on Friday beginning at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow the services in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Jones may be made to Wounded Warrior Project. Donations may be either mailed to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or can be made at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Max Keith Jones Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.
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Death notice for the town of: Covington, state: Louisiana