Philip Neil Jones

Philip Neil Jones

A Memorial Celebratory service for Philip Neil Jones, 88 of New Palestine will be held at New Palestine United Church, 15 E. Main St on April 21, 2012 at 10:30am.

Neil passed away at home on April 11, 2012. He was married to Frances Todd Jones(deceased) and father to Lauren (Jim) Claypool of IL., Jean Charlotte Howard(Deceased), Marie (Tim) Deaton of FL., Timothy E. Jones(deceased), and Carolyn (Tom) Black. He has 4 grandchildren; Tom Claypool, Alex, Sarah and Cate Black.

Also, surviving are two sisters; Jean Shipp and Madge Highfield of British Columbia, Canada. We was preceded in death by a brother, Max Draper. He was born to Alfonso “Frank” Draper-Jones and Frances (Boring) Jones in Manitoba, Canada. He and his wife, Frances, and 3 older daughters moved to New Palestine in 1955. He was a glazier and a carpenter, and worked as an independent contractor until his retirement. Neil had been an active member in the community serving on several councils and boards of both the town and church and was a member of the New Palestine Masonic Lodge and New Palestine United Church.

The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either the New Palestine United Church Missions(in memory of Neil Jones) or the Hancock Regional Hospice, 801 N. State St. Greenfield, IN 46140.

Arrangements entrusted to Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Shangrila Chapel. Online condolences can be made at bellmortuary.com