Norman G. Jones, 86, of Atchison Kansas died on Sat. Dec. 2, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.No services or visitation will be held per his request. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Atchison Humane Society and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the cremation services. Condolences to the family maybe left online at www.beckerdyer.com.
Norman was born on Nov. 25, 1937, in Atchison County, KS, the son of Harry L. and Zona (Winchell) Jones, Sr. He attended Atchison schools and worked in the maintenance department for Pillsbury Mills, Atchison from 1962 to 1987, then for Midwest Grain Products from 1987 to 1997. Norman served as the President of the Pillsbury Mills workers union and President of the Rural Water District # 3 and bowled on the Pillsbury bowling team. He enjoyed going to the casino, coon hunting, mushroom hunting, farming and especially spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.He was married to June Webb on June 16, 1954, in Atchison, KS. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include a son Norman Leon (Virginia) Jones, Sr, Bendena, KS, two daughters Rita E. (J.D.) Hartman and Karen K. MacPherson, both of Atchison, KS, one brother, three sisters, three grandchildren Norman Leon Jones, Jr, Amy Jones, and Melissa Wolfe, four great grandchildren Aubrie Miller, Laney Jones, and Hallie & Josie Wolfe, and four great great grandchildren Lynlee, Dean, Averie, and Brooklyn Miller and his belove dog BOBO. His parents, son-in-law, Tom MacPherson, and six brothers preceded him in death.