With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin L. Jones of Shelbyville, Indiana, born in English, Indiana, who passed away on January 13, 2024 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin L. Jones to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Stanley Luther Jones and Ilene Jones (Benham); his wife Ruth Irene Jones (Abner); his son Martin Bock; his grandson Melvin Douglas Phillips; and his sisters, Vera Deno, Eloise Helms, Rosemary Luff and Naomi Belcher.

He is survived by : his daughters, Debora Phillips of Shelbyville and Paula Hatchett (Andrew) of Bloomington; his siblings, Mervin "Red" Jones of Bloomington, Steve Jones (Karen) of Florida and Charlene Smith of Bloomington; and his grandchildren, Wesley Hatchett, Jeremy Hatchett, Johnny Phillips and Renee Price. He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to Grace Wesleyan Church, 56 E. Franklin St. Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Glenn E. George and Son Funeral Home