Victor "Vic" Jones

Age: 76 City of Residence: Lebanon, IndianaDate of Death: Monday, March 3, 2014Place of Death: Parkwood Health Care Center in Lebanon, Indiana Victor W. Jones was born on December 6, 1937, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Victor Worrell and Ruth (Litz) Jones. As a resident of Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Vic was active in school sports. He participated in football and baseball and was a graduate of Clearfield High School in 1955. He was an outstanding athlete and was offered a football scholarship to any college throughout the United States. Vic chose to attend Indiana University where he was an outstanding Fullback for the Hoosiers. He completed undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education while at Indiana University. On July 1, 1961, in Monticello, Indiana, Vic was married to the love of his life, Linda Marie (Papworth) Jones. Vic’s first teaching position was in Lebanon where he started teaching in the Elementary System and then in the High School for a total of thirty-six years. Early in his career, he established Physical Education Programs for the Lebanon Junior High School and the elementary schools in the Lebanon system. At Lebanon High School, Vic taught physical education, Health and Drivers education. In addition, he coached football, track and wrestling during his career. During his time as a coach, Vic was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions for the successes of his athletes and teams including David Clark being the state wrestling champion in his weight class. Fishing and boating were on the list of Vic’s enjoyments. He loved the family’s lake house in LaFollette, Tennessee where they entertained their family the past ten years. Vic’s son, Todd, had worked to build the lake home for all to enjoy. Vic always followed the activities and sporting events of his two children. In addition, Vic took pride in attending grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.Memberships: Centenary United Methodist Church in Lebanon, Indiana Life-Member of the Lebanon Elks Lodge Life-Member of Indiana University Alumni Association Life-Member of Indiana University Lettermen Life-Member of Indiana State Teachers Association Boone County Retired Teachers Association Member of the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame for High School Wrestlers Volunteer for the Indianapolis Children’s Museum American Legion in Lebanon Butler Bull Dogs Association Served on the Lebanon Parks Board for ten years Vice-President of the Board of Directors for Norris Lake in Tennessee Inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame Survivors: Wife: Mrs. Linda M. Jones – Lebanon, IndianaTwo Children: Mrs. Victoria Linn “Vickie” Daupert and husband, Robert – Jamestown, Indiana Mr. Todd Alan Jones and wife, Lori – Hamilton, OhioOne Brother: Mr. Bill Jones and wife, Marietta – Clearfield, PennsylvaniaFive Grandchildren: Mrs. Erica L. Snow and husband, Zach – Tempe, Arizona Ms. Lindsay L. Colgrove – Greenwood, Indiana Morgan M. Jones – Hamilton, Ohio Marisa L. Jones – Hamilton, Ohio Troy D. Jones – Hamilton, OhioDeceased Relatives: Three sisters are deceased, Grace Hoovin, Eleanor Putt and Mary Jane Jones. Visitation is planned for Thursday, March 6, 2014, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 910 East Fordice Road, in Lebanon, Indiana.Officiating: Rev. Jim Ramsey and Rev. Anthony StoneElks Rites and a Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014, beginning with Elks Rites at 6:00 p.m. at the church.A Family Interment service will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana following cremation.Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made in memory of Vic to the Vic Jones Memorial Award c/o Lebanon High School, 510 Essex Drive, Lebanon, Indiana 46052 or to the Alzheimers Association, National Headquarters, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601 – 7633