JONES, Orvil Z. - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Newtown - Orvil Z. Jones. 72, died at 2 p.m. Saturday at his home here. He was born March 25,1889, west of Newtown, son of Alonzo and Ollie Jones. He was twice married. His first marriage was to Linnie Schultz, who died in 1918. His second marriage was to Mary Hariford. They were married March 16, 1921. Mr. Jones was a resident of this area his entire life. He farmed until his retirement in 1955. He was a member of Union Christian Church. Survivors include his wife: two daughters, Mrs. Christel Royal of near Veedersburg and Mrs. Dorothy Miller of Newton; a son, Paul, of near Newton; two brothers, Carl of Wingate and Glen of Newtown: nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Union Christian Church with Milford Knowles in charge. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Newtown Cemetery. Friends may call at Crumley Funeral Home in Hillsboro.