Dennis M. Jones Sr.'s Obituary
Dennis M. Jones, Sr. of Ladue MO passed away September 20th at the age of 78.
He was preceded by in death by his parents Glenn & Thelma Jones, brothers: Max Jones (Hilda), Robert Jones (Judy Jones Grygiel), and his sister Kathy Cressy.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judith Pearce Jones; daughter Denise Jones Franz (Drew); son Dennis Matthew Jones, Jr. (Chrissie); his grandchildren Dennis Matthew Jones III (Samantha), Natalie Franz, Madeline Franz, great grandson Dennis Matthew Jones IV and his brother Sam Jones (Angela).
Dennis graduated from Marshall High School in 1956 and enlisted in the United States Marines Corps in 1957.
Dennis founded Jones Pharma, Inc. of St. Louis, MO in 1981. He was a generous philanthropist to so many organizations: Connections to Success, Focus Marines Foundation, Forest Park Forever, Junior Achievement, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Our Lady’s Inn, Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis Zoo, Variety the Children’s Charity and many other deserving charities.
The family would like to thank: NURTURE Home Care, Inc., Eileen McCarthy, Beverly, Kelly and Stacey; and the Doctors and Nurses in the ICU at Missouri Baptist Hospital.
The family will receive visitors at home Sunday, September 25th from 4-7pm.
A Celebration of Dennis Jones’ Life will be Monday, September 26th at 11:00am at The Gathering, 2105 McCausland Ave, St. Louis MO 63143
The family requests donations to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.
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