Pete Jones
March 18, 1943 ~ July 10, 2018
Pete Jones, 75, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 in the Weirton Medical Center. He was born March 18, 1943 in the old north end of Weirton, a son of the late Thomas and Sue Merkich Jones.
For years, he worked at the former D & M Club which was later renamed the Embassy Club. Pete retired from Weirton Steel where he worked in the Tin Mill, Open Hearth and was crew chief in the scrap yard. He was Serbian by faith and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 2716 in Weirton. He served in the United States Army where he was a highly proficient sharp shooter. He always enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and deer in his backyard.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pamela J. Powelson Jones; son Thomas (Teresa) Jones; brother Jerry (Joan) Jones and sister Rose Isreal all of Weirton.
In keeping with Pete’s wishes, there will be no visitation and his body will be cremated.
Arrangements and cremation provided by Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton.
Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304-748-3219.
Pam, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time. Sincerely, Marlene Runkel
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Pete Jones, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Army Veteran, Pete Jones, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Dear Pam, I am so sorry to hear about your husband.My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Tom, Pam and Teresa, We were so sorry to hear of thee passing of your dad/husband. May all your wonderful memories help you through the days ahead. Your friends, Chris & Sam Greco
Pam , Tom, Rose
Please accept my sympathies.
Jimmy Musulin
Pam and family: We are so sorry for your loss. You don’t know me personally, but I use to work with Susan and I date Rich (Lawton)….We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Good & funny memories. You are & will be missed by us at the Caribbean Cafe. Sorry for your loss Pam. From all of us at the Caribbean Cafe
RIP Petey! Shared a lot of good times working together in the Open Hearth. Condolences to the family