Jack Jones
January 16, 1927 ~ May 21, 2014
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Jack Jones, 87, of Miller, died Wednesday, May 21 at the Good Samaritan Center in Miller. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27 at the First Presbyterian Church in Miller. Visitation will be Monday May 26 from 5-7 p.m. at Rembold Funeral Home in St. Lawrence. Burial will be at the G.A.R. Cemetery in Miller.
J. H. ?Jack? Jones was born on January 16, 1927 to J.C. and Katherine (DenBeste) Jones at Geddes, SD. He moved with his family to Miller in 1930. He graduated from Miller High School in 1945, served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and graduated from the College of Pharmacy at SDSU in 1950. If ever two people became one, the marriage of Jack and Wilma (Sligo) Jones on June 12, 1950 marked the early days of a long and deep melding of hearts that shaped everything that followed. Jack became a partner with his brother, Mack, in Jones Drug, a business established in Miller by their parents in 1930. Following Mack?s retirement, John Wilber became a partner with Jack. Upon his own retirement, Jack served as an inspector for the SD Board of Pharmacy for twenty years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Miller, where he sang in the choir for more than sixty years and served as an elder. He was a member of Kiwanis and a sixty-year Mason (St. Lawrence Lodge #39). Jack served on the city council of Miller, as mayor of Miller, and as a member of the South Dakota legislature.
Jack is survived by his wife and devoted partner, Wilma, and by their seven children, Janice (Richard) Palmer, Miller; Janet ?Dahv? (David) Pappone, Brandon, SD; Jim Jones, Miller; Kristi Jones, Salt Lake City, UT; Herb (Debra) Jones, Sioux Falls; Brian (Tyann) Jones, Miller; and Bruce (Jennifer) Jones, Sioux Falls; by grandchildren Steven (Gretchen) Palmer, Robert (Tanya) Palmer, Kayleen (Dan) Henderson, Daniel (Lindsay) Palmer, Christy Palmer, David (Michelle) Pappone, Claire Fassio, Jamie (Robert) Fisher, Jacklyn (Jordan) Mueller, Will Jones, Jack Jones, Eli Jones, and Kate Jones; by 11 (soon to be 13) great-grandchildren, by sisters-in-law, Doris Jones, Patricia Plesh, and Patricia Sligo; and by numerous nieces and nephews, including Susan Jones and Greg (Sally) Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mack Jones; his parents-in-law, William and Audrey Sligo; sister-in-law Audrey Barranti; brother-in-law David Sligo, and nephew Jeff Sligo.
J. H. ?Jack? Jones was born on January 16, 1927 to J.C. and Katherine (DenBeste) Jones at Geddes, SD. He moved with his family to Miller in 1930. He graduated from Miller High School in 1945, served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and graduated from the College of Pharmacy at SDSU in 1950. If ever two people became one, the marriage of Jack and Wilma (Sligo) Jones on June 12, 1950 marked the early days of a long and deep melding of hearts that shaped everything that followed. Jack became a partner with his brother, Mack, in Jones Drug, a business established in Miller by their parents in 1930. Following Mack?s retirement, John Wilber became a partner with Jack. Upon his own retirement, Jack served as an inspector for the SD Board of Pharmacy for twenty years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Miller, where he sang in the choir for more than sixty years and served as an elder. He was a member of Kiwanis and a sixty-year Mason (St. Lawrence Lodge #39). Jack served on the city council of Miller, as mayor of Miller, and as a member of the South Dakota legislature.
Jack is survived by his wife and devoted partner, Wilma, and by their seven children, Janice (Richard) Palmer, Miller; Janet ?Dahv? (David) Pappone, Brandon, SD; Jim Jones, Miller; Kristi Jones, Salt Lake City, UT; Herb (Debra) Jones, Sioux Falls; Brian (Tyann) Jones, Miller; and Bruce (Jennifer) Jones, Sioux Falls; by grandchildren Steven (Gretchen) Palmer, Robert (Tanya) Palmer, Kayleen (Dan) Henderson, Daniel (Lindsay) Palmer, Christy Palmer, David (Michelle) Pappone, Claire Fassio, Jamie (Robert) Fisher, Jacklyn (Jordan) Mueller, Will Jones, Jack Jones, Eli Jones, and Kate Jones; by 11 (soon to be 13) great-grandchildren, by sisters-in-law, Doris Jones, Patricia Plesh, and Patricia Sligo; and by numerous nieces and nephews, including Susan Jones and Greg (Sally) Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mack Jones; his parents-in-law, William and Audrey Sligo; sister-in-law Audrey Barranti; brother-in-law David Sligo, and nephew Jeff Sligo.
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Another legend leaving the grand city of Miller. What memories I have of Jones Drug and the crew that use to sit, drink coffee, discuss politics, sports and life all while looking through the mirrors. They never turned their heads. Just talked into the mirrors. Classic time and classic people. These memories are vast and I thank Jones Drug and families. May you find peace. Deb Carr
Our heartfelt condolences to Wilma and family – Jack was a wonderful friend to all and we’ll all miss him.
With great respect and admiration,
Sue Schaefer and the South Dakota Pharmacists Association
As a pharmacist, Jack was my 1st Board Inspector after college graduation. What a wonderful mentor and one of the best ambassadors of our profession. Now, as a Board Staff member as well, what a wonderful trilogy to hear of all the stories from pharmacists that had the pleasure and opportunity to interact with Jack as well.
With my deepest sympathy,
Randy L. Jones R.Ph.
SD Board of Pharmacy
Jack Jones Family, Sorry for your loss. I did not work directly with Jack at the board of pharmacy but as a pharmacy inspector I admired his work with the board over the years. God’s Blessings
Jack was a good and honest man who help and cared about others. His family honor him by following his example. He will be missed and I will keep Wilma and their family in my prayer.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
To all the Joneses:
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Our family has fondest memories of our visits to Miller to visit the Joneses. Sitting around the kitchen table for hours, discussing politics, etc., was always a highlight. Jack will definitely be missed by all who knew him.
God Bless.
Pat Sligo
I have such great memories of Jack, his family and his store. My two favorite hang-outs were Jones Drug and the friendly home of Jack and Wilma. He will be missed by many. My condolences to the entire Jones family.
Very Respectfully,
Brad Constantine
Sorry for you loss and God be with you all.
Our deepest sympathy,
Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Dear Wilma and Family.
Karen and I wish to express our deepest sympathy.
We are very sorry we were away and unable to attend Jacks funeral.
I know he is in a better place and free of pain.
Jack was always a true gentlmen and a very honest person. It was my pleasure to have known and worked with him. He was always a good father/husband, true profesional,excellent pharmacist and a South Dakota Statesman.
I am sure Jack Jones will be missed, but not forgotten.
Sincerely, Dennis and Karen Jones, Sioux Falls
Dear family and friends of Jack,
I am sorry for your loss. The passing of someone you care about can be a very hard thing to cope with. Perhaps you can find some comfort in the words Jesus spoke to the sister of Lazarus when he died. The Bible states at John 11:25, Jesus said to her: ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.’ Please take consolation in this message.