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Visitation:
A Celebration of Huey’s life will be held on Friday,
November 29, 2024 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. at
the Lincoln American Legion Post 263 1740 5th Street
Lincoln, Illinois.
Funeral home:
Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln
Obituary
Raymond L. “Huey” Jones, 77, of rural
Atlanta passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024
at his home.
A Celebration of Huey’s life will be held on Friday,
November 29, 2024 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. at
the Lincoln American Legion Post 263 1740 5th Street
Lincoln, Illinois.
Burial will be at a later date at Zion Cemetery in
Lincoln, Illinois
Raymond Lee Jones was born on September 8, 1947 in
Springfield the son of Paul Leo and Lois Eileen
Huser Jones. He was united in marriage to Cheryl Kay
Martin on May 20, 1978. She survives.
Also surviving are his children: Amy Martin, Tad
(Kendall) Martin and Robin (Joe) Cook. Nine
grandchildren: Marty Ryan, Andrew (Anna) Ryan, Emily
(Mark) Dunham, Ellie Martin, Elliot Cook, Carley
Martin, Lily Cook, George Martin, Owen Cook. Three
great grandchildren: Dylan Ryan, Althea Dunham, Ava
Kay Ryan.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Huey graduated from the Lincoln Community High
School and then attended Lincoln College and
University of Illinois- Chicago He served in the U.
S. Army from 1968 -1970 with one tour in Vietnam in
the 4th Infantry Division, earning a Purple Heart.
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He retired from Ameren Cilco after 30
years of service.
Huey found joy in the simple
pleasures of life, He loved relaxing by the pond
with family, listening to Pink Floyd and reminiscing
with his army brothers. He was also passionate about
the outdoors, often indulging in admiring wildlife
and its tranquility. Huey cherished the
companionship of his beloved pets over the years.
Most of all he loved his family.
The family would also like to give special thanks to
his caregivers.
Memorials may be made to the Marine Corp Detachment
1336 or Hope on 5th in Lincoln.
Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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