Doug Jones

Mr. Douglas L. Jones, age 61, of Nashville passed away Friday, July 29th, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, in Grand Rapids, MI.

Doug was born in Hastings, MI on August 27, 1954, the son of the Harry and Ruth (Storm) Jones.

Doug was raised in the Nashville area, and attended local schools graduating from Maple Valley High School in 1973. On August 9, 1975, he married Teresa (Trumble) Jones in Vermontville, MI. Doug was extremely supportive of Teresa while she was finishing her college degree at Western Michigan University. He began his working career at Clark Equipment in Battle Creek. When Clark Equipment closed their doors, he began "Doodle Buggin" in the gas and oil exploration industry a job that took he & Teresa to several midwestern states often moving on very short notice. In 1980 Doug had an opportunity to transfer back to Michigan and the couple returned to the Maple Grove area, where they established their home and raised their children together.

Shortly after returning, Doug was hired as a Union Carpenter by the Local 1045 in Lansing. He worked faithfully at his craft for over 22 years. When the economy began to falter, and Doug was laid off, he took great pleasure in caring for his parents and his in-laws whom he loved dearly. During this time, Doug develop a talent and passion for help and taking care of others. He worked as a CNA at Lifespan in Battle Creek for 3 years followed by 3 years with the Veterans Hospital in Battle Creek where he would transport Veteran residents to Ann Arbor, and Detroit so they could receive medical treatment.

When his family was young, Doug was always involved in coaching his children's sporting teams including football, softball, wrestling, and baseball. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and traveling with his wife Teresa all over the United States including Lake Tahoe, many destinations in California, Skiing in Colorado, Florida & Tennessee. Spending time with family and friends camping was always a highlight, and it was during these time they enjoyed playing progressive Euchre, Black Jack, Rummy, and "Stupid Card Games".


Doug is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years Teresa, his daughter, Jamie Stafford, son,Jeffrey (Elisha) Jones, his mother Ruth Jones, two brothers, James (Julie) Jones, Keith (Kelly) Jones. Bother in-law Ken (Debbie) Trumble, Fred (Janice) Trumble, & Stuart Trumble. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren Kadyn Brogon Mason Stafford, Jalon Grahm, Bayley Jones. He was preceded in death by his father Harry Jones, grandchildren (twins) Bo & Luke Stafford. Father & Mother In-law Stan & Mary Trumble,

Memorial Service will be held at the home of Horace "Hod" Hull,( 118 South Woodland Road Nashville, MI,) at 6 PM on Saturday, August 6th, 2016.

The family will receive visitors on
Friday August 5, 2016 from 5-8 PM at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI.

Graveside Services will take place privately at Wilcox Cemetery Nashville, MI.

Memorial contributions can be made to the family of Doug Jones to begin a college fund for Doug’s grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at http://www.danielsfuneralhome.net/