Byron Jones Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Byron Jones age 87 passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Mt. Dora, Florida. He was born in Ashley, Pennsylvania and moved to the Leesburg area in 1987 after he retired from the Ford Automotive Company where he worked assembling cars for more than 26 years. He was a member of the Silver Lake Community Church. He will be remembered by those close to him for his love of the guitar and organizing “musical jam sessions” with his friends and neighbors in the Scottish Highland Community. Byron tried his best to keep his retirement years active and helped organize neighborhood recycling efforts years before it was commonplace and he also patrolled his community as part of the Neighborhood Watch. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years – Beatrice; 2 daughters – Bonnie Bea Kowalewski and Beth Jan Post both of New York; 4 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren. He was also Pre-deceased by his son Bruce. There will be a Memorial Service Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 1:00 P. M. at the Silver Lake Community Church – 34030 Radio Road, Leesburg, Florida. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Byron Jones

February 13, 1927 - April 23, 2014