John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones, 87, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Summerville, South Carolina. He was predeceased by his wife Mary S. Jones. John was born on June 9, 1929 in Gary, Indiana, son of the late Paul and Doris Crannel Jones. He grew up in Lansing, Michigan and graduated from Sexton High School. In the aftermath of World War II, he enlisted in the Air Force and served as an Air Traffic Controller during the German Airlift. In 1952, he was honorably discharged and returned to his home town where he joined the Lansing Police Department. As a young patrolman, he married Mary Sophie Wirostek who soon convinced him to utilize his military training and resume his career as an Air Traffic Controller. John joined the Federal Aviation Agency, and in 1967, was transferred to the Charleston International Airport. He took up residence in Summerville, South Carolina where he and his wife Mary raised their family of five children. He retired from a long career with the Federal Aviation Agency and continued to live in Summerville until his death. Along the way, John raised American Quarter Horses, established a tire delivery business, played many rounds of golf, and developed a passion for writing poetry. John is survived by five children: four sons and one daughter: Bradford P. Jones of Summerville, Dr. Randolph A. Jones (Donna) of James Island, Dr. Stephen L. Jones (Dawn) of Moncks Corner , Mary Jones Thompson (Charles) of Rock Hill, and Dr. Timothy J. Jones (Beth) of Summerville, sixteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three sisters: Patsy O’Malley of Lansing, Michigan, Sandra McCaulley of Limekiln, Pennsylvania, and Pamela Rousseau of Webster, New York. John will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his family and friends. The family wishes to express a sincere thanks and gratitude to his caregiver, Elaine Staley. There will be a private family memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, St. John The Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Avenue, Summerville, South Carolina 29483. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.

John Paul Jones

June 9, 1929 - April 2, 2017