Martin E. Jones

Martin Emery Jones, age 61, a longtime resident of the Jefferson area, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic after he lost his battle with cancer.

Born, December 12, 1962, in Cleveland, he was a son of the late Donald Emery and Frances Elizabeth (Smith) Jones. Martin was known to everyone as “Skip” and was a 1982 graduate of Jefferson Area High School. Skip enjoyed helping his family and friends by working on cars and tractors and assisting area farmers with daily labor. Skip could always be found working with his hands. 

Survivors include his brother, Ronald W. (Cheryl) Jones; sister, Arlene (Larry) Hypes as well as many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and longtime friends, Gary Ewing, and Dr. Katherine Bishop.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Kenneth Glover, Carl “Peanut” Jones, William Newton Jones; sisters Sharon April Smith, Darlene Lengyel and Betty J. (David) Seiffert. 

Calling hours will be held from 1:00PM to 4:00PM on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Baumgardner Funeral Home, 134 Prospect Street, Andover OH 44003. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

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