Patricia E. Jones, 93, of Temple, died Thursday, August 28, 2014, at a local hospital. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, prior to the service at 2 p.m., Friday, September 5, 2014, at the First Christian Church with Rev. Dr. Don Lynn officiating. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
Patricia, their first child, was born in Temple, Texas, to the late D. McElroy "Roy", Sr. and Ann Parma Easterwood. She attended public schools in Temple and graduated from Temple High School in 1938. Patricia attended TSCW in Denton and later graduated from Temple College (then Temple Junior College) in 1940. She was employed as secretary to Guy Baker Realty until her marriage to William D. C. "Billy" Jones on May 24, 1942 with Rev. Noel Keith officiating. Patricia was a life-long member of the First Christian Church (Disciples) in Temple, maintaining membership here during her service in other locations. She was also a member of the Esther-Ruth Circle, Women of the Church. Patricia was unwavering in her faith and devotion.
During World War II, Patricia volunteered with the American Red Cross at McCloskey General Hospital in Temple. She rejoined Billy after his return from combat duty in the South Pacific arena in December, 1945, following which they both served at various places, both in the United States and in overseas locations. One memorable Army tour was for three years in the Republic of Turkey, Ankara, where Patricia volunteered to serve early school age children in the joint service American community. While there, she became aware of the very poor treatment of Turkish orphans and organized regular visits and aid to these orphans. She was joined in this work with Turkish orphans by other American ladies and in association with U.S. Army Officer’s Wives in Ankara. She especially enjoyed the work in Turkey.
Patricia and Billy celebrated 72 years of marriage this year. A special decree by the Texas State Legislature was issued to commemorate this event. After Billy’s retirement from active duty in 1980, Patricia made a permanent retirement home in Temple. She and Billy served the community of Temple as members of the city civic clubs including the Temple Golden K Kiwanis Club, The Temple Community Concert Association, Christian Farms – Treehouse, Inc., and others.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Jones, of Temple; son, James William Jones, of Temple; brother, Roy Easterwood, Jr. and wife, Leta Qualls Easterwood, of Temple; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. I16
Patricia, their first child, was born in Temple, Texas, to the late D. McElroy "Roy", Sr. and Ann Parma Easterwood. She attended public schools in Temple and graduated from Temple High School in 1938. Patricia attended TSCW in Denton and later graduated from Temple College (then Temple Junior College) in 1940. She was employed as secretary to Guy Baker Realty until her marriage to William D. C. "Billy" Jones on May 24, 1942 with Rev. Noel Keith officiating. Patricia was a life-long member of the First Christian Church (Disciples) in Temple, maintaining membership here during her service in other locations. She was also a member of the Esther-Ruth Circle, Women of the Church. Patricia was unwavering in her faith and devotion.
During World War II, Patricia volunteered with the American Red Cross at McCloskey General Hospital in Temple. She rejoined Billy after his return from combat duty in the South Pacific arena in December, 1945, following which they both served at various places, both in the United States and in overseas locations. One memorable Army tour was for three years in the Republic of Turkey, Ankara, where Patricia volunteered to serve early school age children in the joint service American community. While there, she became aware of the very poor treatment of Turkish orphans and organized regular visits and aid to these orphans. She was joined in this work with Turkish orphans by other American ladies and in association with U.S. Army Officer’s Wives in Ankara. She especially enjoyed the work in Turkey.
Patricia and Billy celebrated 72 years of marriage this year. A special decree by the Texas State Legislature was issued to commemorate this event. After Billy’s retirement from active duty in 1980, Patricia made a permanent retirement home in Temple. She and Billy served the community of Temple as members of the city civic clubs including the Temple Golden K Kiwanis Club, The Temple Community Concert Association, Christian Farms – Treehouse, Inc., and others.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Jones, of Temple; son, James William Jones, of Temple; brother, Roy Easterwood, Jr. and wife, Leta Qualls Easterwood, of Temple; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. I16
Patricia E. Jones, 93, of Temple, died Thursday, August 28, 2014, at a local hospital. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, prior to the service at 2 p.m., Friday, September 5, 2014, at the First Christian Church with Rev. Dr. Don Lynn officiating. Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
Patricia, their first child, was born in Temple, Texas, to the late D. McElroy "Roy", Sr. and Ann Parma Easterwood. She attended public schools in Temple and graduated from Temple High School in 1938. Patricia attended TSCW in Denton and later graduated from Temple College (then Temple Junior College) in 1940. She was employed as secretary to Guy Baker Realty until her marriage to William D. C. "Billy" Jones on May 24, 1942 with Rev. Noel Keith officiating. Patricia was a life-long member of the First Christian Church (Disciples) in Temple, maintaining membership here during her service in other locations. She was also a member of the Esther-Ruth Circle, Women of the Church. Patricia was unwavering in her faith and devotion.
During World War II, Patricia volunteered with the American Red Cross at McCloskey General Hospital in Temple. She rejoined Billy after his return from combat duty in the South Pacific arena in December, 1945, following which they both served at various places, both in the United States and in overseas locations. One memorable Army tour was for three years in the Republic of Turkey, Ankara, where Patricia volunteered to serve early school age children in the joint service American community. While there, she became aware of the very poor treatment of Turkish orphans and organized regular visits and aid to these orphans. She was joined in this work with Turkish orphans by other American ladies and in association with U.S. Army Officer’s Wives in Ankara. She especially enjoyed the work in Turkey.
Patricia and Billy celebrated 72 years of marriage this year. A special decree by the Texas State Legislature was issued to commemorate this event. After Billy’s retirement from active duty in 1980, Patricia made a permanent retirement home in Temple. She and Billy served the community of Temple as members of the city civic clubs including the Temple Golden K Kiwanis Club, The Temple Community Concert Association, Christian Farms – Treehouse, Inc., and others.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Jones, of Temple; son, James William Jones, of Temple; brother, Roy Easterwood, Jr. and wife, Leta Qualls Easterwood, of Temple; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. I16
Patricia, their first child, was born in Temple, Texas, to the late D. McElroy "Roy", Sr. and Ann Parma Easterwood. She attended public schools in Temple and graduated from Temple High School in 1938. Patricia attended TSCW in Denton and later graduated from Temple College (then Temple Junior College) in 1940. She was employed as secretary to Guy Baker Realty until her marriage to William D. C. "Billy" Jones on May 24, 1942 with Rev. Noel Keith officiating. Patricia was a life-long member of the First Christian Church (Disciples) in Temple, maintaining membership here during her service in other locations. She was also a member of the Esther-Ruth Circle, Women of the Church. Patricia was unwavering in her faith and devotion.
During World War II, Patricia volunteered with the American Red Cross at McCloskey General Hospital in Temple. She rejoined Billy after his return from combat duty in the South Pacific arena in December, 1945, following which they both served at various places, both in the United States and in overseas locations. One memorable Army tour was for three years in the Republic of Turkey, Ankara, where Patricia volunteered to serve early school age children in the joint service American community. While there, she became aware of the very poor treatment of Turkish orphans and organized regular visits and aid to these orphans. She was joined in this work with Turkish orphans by other American ladies and in association with U.S. Army Officer’s Wives in Ankara. She especially enjoyed the work in Turkey.
Patricia and Billy celebrated 72 years of marriage this year. A special decree by the Texas State Legislature was issued to commemorate this event. After Billy’s retirement from active duty in 1980, Patricia made a permanent retirement home in Temple. She and Billy served the community of Temple as members of the city civic clubs including the Temple Golden K Kiwanis Club, The Temple Community Concert Association, Christian Farms – Treehouse, Inc., and others.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Jones, of Temple; son, James William Jones, of Temple; brother, Roy Easterwood, Jr. and wife, Leta Qualls Easterwood, of Temple; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. I16
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