William F. 'B.J.' Jones

William F. “B.J.” Jones, 57, of 106 Lincoln Ave., Meadville, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at his residence following a 7-month illness.

He was born in Harvey, IL June 5, 1948, a son of the late Irvin and Irene Jones.  He married Coralett Waid December 7, 1968 and she survives.

He was a U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran of the Vietnam War.  He worked for 5 years at Contempo Tech Cleaning Service of Cranberry where he serviced Alltel Corporation outposts.  He previously worked at Warren Industries, was a taxi driver for Lafayette Taxi Co., cleaned the former Adairs and T and R Bars on North Street, and was a cook at various restaurants throughout the area.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a former member of ABATE.  He was formerly an avid billiard player.

Survivors, in addition to his wife of 36 years, include 2 daughters, Diana Jones Percy and Kara Jones, both of Meadville; a son, Adam Jones of Meadville; 2 grandchildren, Kayla Withers and Haley Jones; a sister, Joyce Weibel of Illinois; 3 brothers, Denny Jones of Illinois; David Jones of Georgia; and Jack Jones of Oregon; a half-sister, Cathy Brockman of Illinois; a half-brother, Thomas Brockman of Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be at a date and time to be announced.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 448 Pine St., Meadville, PA 16335 or the American Cancer Society, 464 Pine St., Meadville, PA 16335.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.