Obituary for
Darrell Bradford Jones
CRYSTAL and WINTER HAVEN, FL - Darrell Bradford Jones, 81, passed unexpectedly Jan. 13, 2019 with his wife at his side. He was born Sept. 8, 1937 in Island Falls the son of Rendel and Eva (Brown) Jones.
Darrell was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many people. He graduated from Island Falls High School and attended UMPI. He retired from Maine Public Service Co. after 30 plus years as a lineman and supervisor. He was a charter member and past president of Big Valley Snowmobile Club, member and past president of Island Falls Fish and Game Club, past board member and Vice President of Lumberman’s Museum, member and past King Lion of Island Falls Lions Club, past member of No. Katahdin Valley Chamber of Commerce, past appeals board member and chairman, past member and chair No. Katahdin Recycling District, past member and participant No. Penobscot Salmon Club, active member and past Master Island Falls lodge #206 AF and AM, as well as Anah Temple Shriners Bangor and a life member of No. Penobscot Shrine Club. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family.
Darrell is survived by his loving wife of eleven years Marilyn (Pelkey) (Keene) Jones; children: Shawn & Patty Keene of Machias, Ernie Keene of Griswald ,Ct., Shelly Spiers of Crystal and Lynne & Frank Labelle of Dayville, Ct, Jeremy and Jeri Keene of Florida; twelve grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one on the way; a close nephew, Clarence Jones and a close niece, Eva Brown, many other nieces and nephews; Two sisters: Reneva Smith and Laura Farnsworth both of Island Falls; his hunting buddies: Rodney Willette, George Dubois, George Horton and John Donahue. He was predeased by his parents, two sons, Kirby and Darrell Jr. and two brothers, David and Brian.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Anah Temple Shriners 1404 Broadway St. Bangor Me 04401. A graveside funeral service will be announced in the spring by Bowers Funeral Home Island Falls.
