Marvin Wayne Jones' Obituary
Marvin Wayne Jones, age 94, of Mount Plymouth, FL passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Marvin was born December 17, 1923 in Waynesville, IL. He was the son of Floyd Leland Jones and Wilma Buck Jones of South Bend, IN. Marvin was preceded in death by his beloved wife, June Lorraine Jones, of 63 years. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Kay Jones Maybury and her husband, James H. Maybury of Mount Plymouth, FL. Marvin served in the U.S. Navy in World War II as a Coxswain; drove a landing craft for the USS Sarasota (APA-204) in the South Pacific and won numerous medals including 3 Bronze Stars. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Navy never left him, as family and friends will attest. After the war, he attended college for an Architectural degree. In 1960, Marvin moved his wife, June and daughter, Kay to Ft. Lauderdale and worked until retirement in 1991. Both he and his wife pursued their passions; living in Cashiers, NC, traveling and boating. Marvin will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com
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