Carl R. Jones

Mr. Carl R. Jones, age 84, of Bowling Green, KY, and a native of Chicago, Illinois, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Carl had a wonderful, engaging, outgoing personality and touched many lives. He was a compassionate man with abiding faith in God, love for his country and a lifelong interest in helping those in need. Carl graduated from Englewood High School in Chicago prior to enlisting in the US Army. During his Army career, he served in various positions including executive officer, company commander, intelligence officer, security officer for nuclear devices and national defense. He served as Chinese-Mandarin interpreter/translator during and after the Korean War. He was also a veteran of the Vietnam War. He served as instructor of military history, military intelligence and nuclear physics at various military installations throughout the U.S. and foreign countries and Central State College in Wilberforce OH and as senior administrative supervisor of the First Army Chemical, Biological and Radiological School and coordinator for the Ft Meade portion of the North American Air Defense Plan. He retired from the Army in 1969 after more than 24 years of dedicated, honorable service. His military honors included the Bronze Star and two Army commendation medals. Education included Roosevelt College in Chicago, Lear Siegler Institute, Washington DC, Gardner School of Business in Maryland and Central State College in Ohio. Military education included Officer and Combat Leadership Courses, Management courses, Army Language School (Chinese-Mandarin), Artillery and Guided Missile, and Chemical, Biological and Radiological Course. Post military employment included administrative positions with Childrens Hospital in Washington DC, National Labor Relations Board in DC, Lincoln Hospital in Durham NC and administrative assistant in Rochester-Olmstead County Planning department in Rochester MN. Prior to moving to Bowling Green, he was a tax and business consultant in Atlanta Ga. Carl actively participated in several social and professional organizations. In recent years he was a member of Bowling Green Evening Lions Club, receiving Lion of the Year award 2008-2009 and serving as President 2009-2010. He also enjoyed his membership and fellowship at the American Legion Post #23 and the VFW Post #1298. He was an instructor for AARP-sponsored 55 Alive Driver Safety Program. He was an avid bowler, participating on multiple teams while living in both Atlanta and Bowling Green and in numerous tournaments, winning local, state and national awards. He loved not only the sport but the great camaraderie with his teammates. He loved his dog Foxey who adored him in return. Carl was predeceased in death by his parents Jesse Jones & Susie Jacko Jones, son: Derek Jones, sisters and brother; Grace Britt, Erma Clark, Thelma Jones and Edward Jones. Carl leaves to his family to cherish his memories; his wife; Mrs. Jo Ann Jones, Bowling Green, KY, one daughter; Mrs. Kiristi Mills, Yazoo City, MS, two sons; Mr. Cornell Jones, Dallas TX, Mr. Mark Jones, Evanston IL, five grandchildren; Eric, Keith, Jaylin, Candace and Cornell, great grandchildren; McKenzie, Maxwell and a host of relatives and friends. In Lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Bowling Green Evening Lions Club-Kids Sight Program, C/O 604 Sherwood Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42103. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son

Carl R. Jones

July 28, 1927 - April 28, 2012

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July 28, 1927 - April 28, 2012

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