Edwin R. Jones, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

***All fire apparatus will be utilizing the lot at The Palace, 109 N Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012*** Edwin R. Jones, Jr., “Ed” of Collings Lakes, NJ, passed away suddenly on July 10, 2017 at the age of 60 years. He was the devoted husband of Diana Jones (nee Dougherty), and loving father of Andrew E. Jones. The beloved son of Edwin R. Jones, Sr. (step mother Becky) of Mystic Island, NJ, and of the late Joan Jones Caffey. The brother of Robert “ Bobby” Jones of Sicklerville, NJ, Melissa Caffey of Sicklerville, NJ, Patricia Caffey of Sicklerville, NJ, and the late Norman Jones. He is also survived by; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dannette McIntyre (Joseph) of Washington Twp., NJ, Michelle Vitucci (James) of Sicklerville, NJ, Raymond Dougherty (Kathy) of Williamstown, NJ, Renee Wolf of Mantua, NJ, and Kelli Dougherty of Collings Lakes; and several nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Michael Dougherty (Ericka of Stratford is surviving). He was loved, and will be sadly missed by his beloved dog Sandy. Edwin was employed by the N.J. State Forest Fire Service, where he worked as a maintenance mechanic. For over three decades he has been a member of the Collings Lakes Vol. Fire Dept., where he previously held the positions of Chief, and Commissioner. He presently served as Deputy Chief. He was also a member of the N.J. State Fireman’s Relief Association, the N.J. State Exempt Fireman’s Association, and the N.J. State Fire Chief’s Parade Judges Association. In his spare time, Ed enjoyed bowling in numerous league teams, playing the bass guitar in several different bands throughout South Jersey, watching his son play baseball, surf fishing, and attending Eagles games (he was an avid fan). Viewings will be Monday, July 17th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM and Tuesday, July 18th, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012, where a prayer service will begin at 10:30 AM Tuesday. Entombment will follow at Greenmount Cemetery Mausoleum, Hammonton, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory would be appreciated to the Collings Lakes Fire Dept. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com

Edwin R. Jones, Jr.

November 11, 1956 - July 10, 2017

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Edwin R. Jones, Jr.

November 11, 1956 - July 10, 2017

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