MATTOON - Billy Joe "B.J." Jones, 83, of Mattoon, passed away at 12:20 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Gowin Parc. Graveside services with military rites by V.F.W. Post 4325 will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. No visitation is planned. The Schilling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. B.J. was born on January 4, 1929 in rural Gays the son of Lucian H. and Vera (Scoles) Jones. He married Juanita Raef Willard on June 6, 1953. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and his second brother, Robert L. Jones. He later married Louise Atchley on March 1, 1997 his second devoted wife. Survivors include his wife, Louise Atchley of Mattoon; son, Tommy J. Jones and wife Hollie of Rowlette, Texas; daughters, Mary A. Ward and husband Richard of Decatur; Jeanne Lou Atchley Bubeck and husband Gordon of Phoenix, Arizona; brother, Charles Jones and wife Joyce of Tuscola; sisters, Louise Wilson of Gainesville, Florida; Lucille Thompson and husband James W. "Bill" of Windsor, Florida; three grandchildren, Michael R. Ward and wife Sue of Chicago; Matthew Todd Ward and wife Mary of Chicago; Amanda Kent and husband Bryan of California; great grandchildren, Sophie Ward and Milo Ward both of Chicago. B.J. retired from General Electric Company after twenty-eight years as an electrician. He was also employed for ten years with former U.S.I. Plant in Tuscola. He was a member of the Ash Grove Christian Church. B.J. was past commander of the V.F.W. post 4325, Past Commander of the American Legion, member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and a former member of the Eagles Club. B.J. proudly served his country as a staff sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was one of the survivors of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Memorial donations in his honor are suggested to Disabled Veterans of America, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.