Merle E. Jones

Merle E. (Butch) Jones, 75, of Meadville, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center. He was born November 12, 1947 in Meadville, a son of Harold and Agnes Bossard Jones. He married Deborah Straw September 12, 1970. Butch was a graduate of Saegertown High School and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969. He worked at Avtex Fibers, Sunbeam, and retired from Meadville Forging Company. Butch was a member of Meadville Elks Lodge 219, West Mead 2 VFD, and Saegertown American Legion Post 205. He was an avid hunter and golfer and enjoyed bowling including achieving a 300 game. He loved attending his children and grandchildrens sporting events. Survivors, in addition to his loving wife Debbie, include a daughter, Heather Jones (James Bonant) of Meadville; a son, Chad Jones (Amanda) of Meadville; four grandchildren, Shelby, Julian, Jocelyn, and Ramsay Jones; a great-grandson, Bentley Meyrick; a brother, Robert Jones (Marilyn); a sister, Shirley Jones; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Jones, all of Saegertown; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Jones. Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 13th from 4-6 p.m. at the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE with an Elks service at 5:45 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 6:00 p.m. with the Rev. Alice McClymonds officiating. Memorials may be made to Meadville Elks Lodge 219, 14420 Baldwin St. Ext., Meadville, PA 16335. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net Services Viewing Tuesday December 13, 2022 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Rose And Waid Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Meadville 581 Chestnut Street Meadville, PA 16335 Elks Service Tuesday December 13, 2022 5:45 PM Rose And Waid Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Meadville 581 Chestnut Street Meadville, PA 16335 Funeral Service Tuesday December 13, 2022 6:00 PM Rose And Waid Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Meadville 581 Chestnut Street Meadville, PA 16335