Larry Gene Jones-Zeigler, IL

Larry Gene Jones, 77, of Zeigler, passed away on Saturday November 28, 2020 at his home.

He was born on July 18, 1943 in Mulkeytown, IL to Herbert Gene and Elnora (Kunkel) Jones. He married Vicky (Poole) Jones on December 31, 2004 and she survives of Zeigler.

He is also survived by his son Mike (Shirley) Jones of Zeigler; Step-daughter Friar Poole of Elkville, IL; one granddaughter; three grandsons; three step granddaughters; three step grandsons; five great grandsons; one future great granddaughter; favorite sister Rita (Dwight) Hitt, of Mulkeytown, and favorite sister Gayla (John David) Prather, of Mulkeytown, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Marsha Benson, one son-in-law Tim Benson, step-son Justin Sparks, and two brothers-in-law Clifford Kent Batson and Evan Sink.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday December 2, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Mitchell Cemetery in Sesser with Brother Denny Bush officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery.

For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

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