ROY HERBERT JONES
Roy Herbert Jones was born April 4, 1875 in Bement Township, Piatt County, Illinois. He was the son of Nelson Mathias Jones (1816-1897) and Carrie E. Reynolds (1846-1912). Nelson was originally from Falling Waters, West Virginia (in the panhandle) and Carrie was from Rich Hill, Ohio. Nelson previously had been married, in 1838, to Christina Fry of Washington Township, Licking County, Ohio. They had eight children (Mary Ann, William P., Abraham, Euphemia, Joseph, Christina, Erasmus and John W.). After Christina's death, Nelson and Carrie were married (1861). They first came to Randolph, Illinois from Washington Township, Licking County, Ohio in 1863. They moved to Bement Township in Piatt County in 1868. Nelson and Carrie were the parents of four children (Frank, Anna, Edgar and Roy).
THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE
Roy became attracted to Nellie Florence Miner (born March 3, 1877) who also lived in Bement Township. She was the daughter of Ira Miner (1840-1927) and Mary Ann (Bruffett) Miner (1845-1942). Her parents had come to Piatt County Illinois with their parents from Ohio (Miners' in 1854 and Bruffetts' in 1851). Nellie heard Roy recite the melodramatic poem "We Are Two Vagabonds, Roger and I". She wrote him a "very prim and proper" letter telling him how much she liked his recitation and that she "thought it was wonderful". Roy felt that she deserved a personal ‘thank you" for the letter...and their romance was born. During their engagement, and just prior to the marriage in 1899, Nellie was told by her physician that she would never be able to have children. She told Roy of the news and offered to release him from his promise. He told her that all he cared about was spending his life with her...with or without children...their love was all that mattered. The marriage took place and one year later their first of eight children, Helen Marie, was born. They shared joy, sadness, riches and hardships together for 47 years. Nellie died on October 11, 1946.
PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS AND CIVIC LIFE
Roy spent much of his early life in the home of his older brother, Frank in Monticello. He attended Normal Teacher's College (Now Illinois State University) and began teaching in 1893 at the age of 18 . He proudly told of the success of one of his students, George Champion, who became the Chairman of Chase Manhattan Bank. Roy continued teaching until 1904 at which time be became the manager of the Monticello Grain Company. He expanded his business interests to include eight grain elevators in Central Illinois, two implement shops, two movie theaters and farms. The great love of education that he had, however, never diminished. He was a member of the Monticello Elementary School Board for 10 years and on the Monticello High School Board for 12 years. He was present at almost every high school sporting event. Roy was the official timer for many sports for 28 years and was honored with a lifetime free pass in 1950. Mr. Jones was active in Republican politics. He was elected to Piatt Count Board of Supervisors from 1919 to 1927 and then served continuously from his retirement from the grain business in 1947 until 1967. He was 92 when he left office. Roy received the Illinois Association of Supervisors' President's Award as the most outstanding board member in the state in 1963-64. He was active in the United Methodist Church, Rotary and Oddfellows.
MOTTO, SAYINGS, PHILOSOPHY AND MUSINGS
Roy H. Jones was an unforgettable person. His compassion, sense of humor and love of life are remembered by generations of family, friends and associates. He drove his own car beyond age 92...was an avid player of Gin Rummy and was fascinated by people and events (especially sports). There was hardly a day in his life when he did not listen to the noon stock and grain reports on the radio. He lost his fortune and his businesses during The Great Depression (much of it was stolen by his business manager). He was undaunted. Roy forgave the man and moved on in his affairs. He never had a great desire to rebuild his fortune. The family honored him every year in April with a birthday celebration. Even though the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren came from all over the country to be with him, he insisted that the reunion be called The April Birthday Party. All of the family members that were born in April were to share the spotlight with Roy. We all were told the motto of Roy H. Jones. It was:
"Don't hurry, Don't worry, and Don't hate"
He had some other sayings by which he lived (and gave counsel). Here are some of them:
"Life is good"
"I enjoy everything and everybody"
"Each person can arrange his life to a certain extent"
"Life is being busy"
"If you can not say anything good about a person, don't say anything at all"
He was asked once to share his philosophy of life. He said that "it is like the weather, it changes all the time". He was delightful. All of his grandchildren knew that they were equally loved. When he saw us he always had a flattering greeting..."You are the prettiest girl I ever saw", or to a grandson..."You are pretty enough to be a girl". We might have been embarrassed for a moment but we could hardly wait for the next compliment! Roy Jones died in February, 1972. He continues to enrich the lives of many...and we love him dearly.
Roy Herbert Jones was born April 4, 1875 in Bement Township, Piatt County, Illinois. He was the son of Nelson Mathias Jones (1816-1897) and Carrie E. Reynolds (1846-1912). Nelson was originally from Falling Waters, West Virginia (in the panhandle) and Carrie was from Rich Hill, Ohio. Nelson previously had been married, in 1838, to Christina Fry of Washington Township, Licking County, Ohio. They had eight children (Mary Ann, William P., Abraham, Euphemia, Joseph, Christina, Erasmus and John W.). After Christina's death, Nelson and Carrie were married (1861). They first came to Randolph, Illinois from Washington Township, Licking County, Ohio in 1863. They moved to Bement Township in Piatt County in 1868. Nelson and Carrie were the parents of four children (Frank, Anna, Edgar and Roy).
THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE
Roy became attracted to Nellie Florence Miner (born March 3, 1877) who also lived in Bement Township. She was the daughter of Ira Miner (1840-1927) and Mary Ann (Bruffett) Miner (1845-1942). Her parents had come to Piatt County Illinois with their parents from Ohio (Miners' in 1854 and Bruffetts' in 1851). Nellie heard Roy recite the melodramatic poem "We Are Two Vagabonds, Roger and I". She wrote him a "very prim and proper" letter telling him how much she liked his recitation and that she "thought it was wonderful". Roy felt that she deserved a personal ‘thank you" for the letter...and their romance was born. During their engagement, and just prior to the marriage in 1899, Nellie was told by her physician that she would never be able to have children. She told Roy of the news and offered to release him from his promise. He told her that all he cared about was spending his life with her...with or without children...their love was all that mattered. The marriage took place and one year later their first of eight children, Helen Marie, was born. They shared joy, sadness, riches and hardships together for 47 years. Nellie died on October 11, 1946.
PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS AND CIVIC LIFE
Roy spent much of his early life in the home of his older brother, Frank in Monticello. He attended Normal Teacher's College (Now Illinois State University) and began teaching in 1893 at the age of 18 . He proudly told of the success of one of his students, George Champion, who became the Chairman of Chase Manhattan Bank. Roy continued teaching until 1904 at which time be became the manager of the Monticello Grain Company. He expanded his business interests to include eight grain elevators in Central Illinois, two implement shops, two movie theaters and farms. The great love of education that he had, however, never diminished. He was a member of the Monticello Elementary School Board for 10 years and on the Monticello High School Board for 12 years. He was present at almost every high school sporting event. Roy was the official timer for many sports for 28 years and was honored with a lifetime free pass in 1950. Mr. Jones was active in Republican politics. He was elected to Piatt Count Board of Supervisors from 1919 to 1927 and then served continuously from his retirement from the grain business in 1947 until 1967. He was 92 when he left office. Roy received the Illinois Association of Supervisors' President's Award as the most outstanding board member in the state in 1963-64. He was active in the United Methodist Church, Rotary and Oddfellows.
MOTTO, SAYINGS, PHILOSOPHY AND MUSINGS
Roy H. Jones was an unforgettable person. His compassion, sense of humor and love of life are remembered by generations of family, friends and associates. He drove his own car beyond age 92...was an avid player of Gin Rummy and was fascinated by people and events (especially sports). There was hardly a day in his life when he did not listen to the noon stock and grain reports on the radio. He lost his fortune and his businesses during The Great Depression (much of it was stolen by his business manager). He was undaunted. Roy forgave the man and moved on in his affairs. He never had a great desire to rebuild his fortune. The family honored him every year in April with a birthday celebration. Even though the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren came from all over the country to be with him, he insisted that the reunion be called The April Birthday Party. All of the family members that were born in April were to share the spotlight with Roy. We all were told the motto of Roy H. Jones. It was:
"Don't hurry, Don't worry, and Don't hate"
He had some other sayings by which he lived (and gave counsel). Here are some of them:
"Life is good"
"I enjoy everything and everybody"
"Each person can arrange his life to a certain extent"
"Life is being busy"
"If you can not say anything good about a person, don't say anything at all"
He was asked once to share his philosophy of life. He said that "it is like the weather, it changes all the time". He was delightful. All of his grandchildren knew that they were equally loved. When he saw us he always had a flattering greeting..."You are the prettiest girl I ever saw", or to a grandson..."You are pretty enough to be a girl". We might have been embarrassed for a moment but we could hardly wait for the next compliment! Roy Jones died in February, 1972. He continues to enrich the lives of many...and we love him dearly.
ROY HERBERT JONES
Roy Herbert Jones was born April 4, 1875 in Bement Township, Piatt County, Illinois. He was the son of Nelson Mathias Jones (1816-1897) and Carrie E. Reynolds (1846-1912). Nelson was originally from Falling Waters, West Virginia (in the panhandle) and Carrie was from Rich Hill, Ohio. Nelson previously had been married, in 1838, to Christina Fry of Washington Township, Licking County, Ohio. They had eight children (Mary Ann, William P., Abraham, Euphemia, Joseph, Christina, Erasmus and John W.). After Christina's death, Nelson and Carrie were married (1861). They first came to Randolph, Illinois from Washington Township, Licking County, Ohio in 1863. They moved to Bement Township in Piatt County in 1868. Nelson and Carrie were the parents of four children (Frank, Anna, Edgar and Roy).
THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE
Roy became attracted to Nellie Florence Miner (born March 3, 1877) who also lived in Bement Township. She was the daughter of Ira Miner (1840-1927) and Mary Ann (Bruffett) Miner (1845-1942). Her parents had come to Piatt County Illinois with their parents from Ohio (Miners' in 1854 and Bruffetts' in 1851). Nellie heard Roy recite the melodramatic poem "We Are Two Vagabonds, Roger and I". She wrote him a "very prim and proper" letter telling him how much she liked his recitation and that she "thought it was wonderful". Roy felt that she deserved a personal ‘thank you" for the letter...and their romance was born. During their engagement, and just prior to the marriage in 1899, Nellie was told by her physician that she would never be able to have children. She told Roy of the news and offered to release him from his promise. He told her that all he cared about was spending his life with her...with or without children...their love was all that mattered. The marriage took place and one year later their first of eight children, Helen Marie, was born. They shared joy, sadness, riches and hardships together for 47 years. Nellie died on October 11, 1946.
PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS AND CIVIC LIFE
Roy spent much of his early life in the home of his older brother, Frank in Monticello. He attended Normal Teacher's College (Now Illinois State University) and began teaching in 1893 at the age of 18 . He proudly told of the success of one of his students, George Champion, who became the Chairman of Chase Manhattan Bank. Roy continued teaching until 1904 at which time be became the manager of the Monticello Grain Company. He expanded his business interests to include eight grain elevators in Central Illinois, two implement shops, two movie theaters and farms. The great love of education that he had, however, never diminished. He was a member of the Monticello Elementary School Board for 10 years and on the Monticello High School Board for 12 years. He was present at almost every high school sporting event. Roy was the official timer for many sports for 28 years and was honored with a lifetime free pass in 1950. Mr. Jones was active in Republican politics. He was elected to Piatt Count Board of Supervisors from 1919 to 1927 and then served continuously from his retirement from the grain business in 1947 until 1967. He was 92 when he left office. Roy received the Illinois Association of Supervisors' President's Award as the most outstanding board member in the state in 1963-64. He was active in the United Methodist Church, Rotary and Oddfellows.
MOTTO, SAYINGS, PHILOSOPHY AND MUSINGS
Roy H. Jones was an unforgettable person. His compassion, sense of humor and love of life are remembered by generations of family, friends and associates. He drove his own car beyond age 92...was an avid player of Gin Rummy and was fascinated by people and events (especially sports). There was hardly a day in his life when he did not listen to the noon stock and grain reports on the radio. He lost his fortune and his businesses during The Great Depression (much of it was stolen by his business manager). He was undaunted. Roy forgave the man and moved on in his affairs. He never had a great desire to rebuild his fortune. The family honored him every year in April with a birthday celebration. Even though the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren came from all over the country to be with him, he insisted that the reunion be called The April Birthday Party. All of the family members that were born in April were to share the spotlight with Roy. We all were told the motto of Roy H. Jones. It was:
"Don't hurry, Don't worry, and Don't hate"
He had some other sayings by which he lived (and gave counsel). Here are some of them:
"Life is good"
"I enjoy everything and everybody"
"Each person can arrange his life to a certain extent"
"Life is being busy"
"If you can not say anything good about a person, don't say anything at all"
He was asked once to share his philosophy of life. He said that "it is like the weather, it changes all the time". He was delightful. All of his grandchildren knew that they were equally loved. When he saw us he always had a flattering greeting..."You are the prettiest girl I ever saw", or to a grandson..."You are pretty enough to be a girl". We might have been embarrassed for a moment but we could hardly wait for the next compliment! Roy Jones died in February, 1972. He continues to enrich the lives of many...and we love him dearly.
Roy Herbert Jones was born April 4, 1875 in Bement Township, Piatt County, Illinois. He was the son of Nelson Mathias Jones (1816-1897) and Carrie E. Reynolds (1846-1912). Nelson was originally from Falling Waters, West Virginia (in the panhandle) and Carrie was from Rich Hill, Ohio. Nelson previously had been married, in 1838, to Christina Fry of Washington Township, Licking County, Ohio. They had eight children (Mary Ann, William P., Abraham, Euphemia, Joseph, Christina, Erasmus and John W.). After Christina's death, Nelson and Carrie were married (1861). They first came to Randolph, Illinois from Washington Township, Licking County, Ohio in 1863. They moved to Bement Township in Piatt County in 1868. Nelson and Carrie were the parents of four children (Frank, Anna, Edgar and Roy).
THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE
Roy became attracted to Nellie Florence Miner (born March 3, 1877) who also lived in Bement Township. She was the daughter of Ira Miner (1840-1927) and Mary Ann (Bruffett) Miner (1845-1942). Her parents had come to Piatt County Illinois with their parents from Ohio (Miners' in 1854 and Bruffetts' in 1851). Nellie heard Roy recite the melodramatic poem "We Are Two Vagabonds, Roger and I". She wrote him a "very prim and proper" letter telling him how much she liked his recitation and that she "thought it was wonderful". Roy felt that she deserved a personal ‘thank you" for the letter...and their romance was born. During their engagement, and just prior to the marriage in 1899, Nellie was told by her physician that she would never be able to have children. She told Roy of the news and offered to release him from his promise. He told her that all he cared about was spending his life with her...with or without children...their love was all that mattered. The marriage took place and one year later their first of eight children, Helen Marie, was born. They shared joy, sadness, riches and hardships together for 47 years. Nellie died on October 11, 1946.
PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS AND CIVIC LIFE
Roy spent much of his early life in the home of his older brother, Frank in Monticello. He attended Normal Teacher's College (Now Illinois State University) and began teaching in 1893 at the age of 18 . He proudly told of the success of one of his students, George Champion, who became the Chairman of Chase Manhattan Bank. Roy continued teaching until 1904 at which time be became the manager of the Monticello Grain Company. He expanded his business interests to include eight grain elevators in Central Illinois, two implement shops, two movie theaters and farms. The great love of education that he had, however, never diminished. He was a member of the Monticello Elementary School Board for 10 years and on the Monticello High School Board for 12 years. He was present at almost every high school sporting event. Roy was the official timer for many sports for 28 years and was honored with a lifetime free pass in 1950. Mr. Jones was active in Republican politics. He was elected to Piatt Count Board of Supervisors from 1919 to 1927 and then served continuously from his retirement from the grain business in 1947 until 1967. He was 92 when he left office. Roy received the Illinois Association of Supervisors' President's Award as the most outstanding board member in the state in 1963-64. He was active in the United Methodist Church, Rotary and Oddfellows.
MOTTO, SAYINGS, PHILOSOPHY AND MUSINGS
Roy H. Jones was an unforgettable person. His compassion, sense of humor and love of life are remembered by generations of family, friends and associates. He drove his own car beyond age 92...was an avid player of Gin Rummy and was fascinated by people and events (especially sports). There was hardly a day in his life when he did not listen to the noon stock and grain reports on the radio. He lost his fortune and his businesses during The Great Depression (much of it was stolen by his business manager). He was undaunted. Roy forgave the man and moved on in his affairs. He never had a great desire to rebuild his fortune. The family honored him every year in April with a birthday celebration. Even though the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren came from all over the country to be with him, he insisted that the reunion be called The April Birthday Party. All of the family members that were born in April were to share the spotlight with Roy. We all were told the motto of Roy H. Jones. It was:
"Don't hurry, Don't worry, and Don't hate"
He had some other sayings by which he lived (and gave counsel). Here are some of them:
"Life is good"
"I enjoy everything and everybody"
"Each person can arrange his life to a certain extent"
"Life is being busy"
"If you can not say anything good about a person, don't say anything at all"
He was asked once to share his philosophy of life. He said that "it is like the weather, it changes all the time". He was delightful. All of his grandchildren knew that they were equally loved. When he saw us he always had a flattering greeting..."You are the prettiest girl I ever saw", or to a grandson..."You are pretty enough to be a girl". We might have been embarrassed for a moment but we could hardly wait for the next compliment! Roy Jones died in February, 1972. He continues to enrich the lives of many...and we love him dearly.
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