In Memory Of
Craig Jones
1952
2021
Craig Jones
September 16, 1952 — November 26, 2021
E. Craig Jones, 69, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 in his sleep.
He was born September 15, 1952, the son of Edwin L. Jones and Wanda L. Carson.
Craig grew up in Topeka. After he retired, he bought and lived on Grandpa Jones 80 acre ranch 40 years after his passing on 142nd Rd, west of North Highway 75, before his last home at 6351 SW 23rd Street in Topeka. He was an Eagle Scout and gave drum lessons in Junior High. The "Magic Bullet": He shot at an angry opossum and missed, but the bullet must have hit the cement foundation of the garage where he had a drum room built. The bullet ricocheted up and through his snare drum. He played baseball and basketball growing up, and was a KU, Chiefs, and Royals fan.
He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1970. On January 31, 1971, he became a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity, and The International Fraternity of Delta Sigma PI on December 10, 1972. Edwin Craig Jones was conferred the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration on May 20, 1974 from the University of Kansas School of Business.
OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION OF THE GREAT ARMORED ARMADILLO ARMY OF TEXAS: Be it known to all MEN and WOMEN that E. Craig Jones has been duly elected to MEMBERSHIP in said RANKS in accordance with regulations and requirements of "The Great Armored Armadillo Army of Texas." Furthermore said enlistee, now duly in cased in "The Protective Plates of Armor" is hereby presented this certificate of membership and accorded all privileges of said army was duly issued on the 19th day of October 1982.
"Friends of the Fields": The Civil War Trust awards the honorary deed to Mr. E. Craig Jones in grateful recognition for protecting 1 acre of endangered Civil War Battlefield at Brandy Station, Virginia for the year of 1998.
Craig was in the wire rope business with brother, Scott, for a while. He also received certification from Gates Hydraulic Product Marketing stating Craig has satisfactorily completed study on Hydraulic Product. He received certificates of completion in the courses DPT, DI, and Quark.
After many years of working for Jostens, he retired because of health issues that included battling narcolepsy for over 40 years. He received the Jostens University Certificate of Completion for completing the course Technology 201. During his years of service to the company, he received many Yearbook Commitment Achiever Awards for excellence in sales performance, service, and dedication. He also received an award in recognition of achieving outstanding sales performance in New Orders.
Craig was divorced, and also lived and worked in several different cities and states.
He enjoyed turkey hunting, making Native American bows and arrows, was an avid reader, enjoyed collecting, playing the drums, and watching live bands. Craig enjoyed listening to music, like rock, but mostly modern country, including George Strait, Garth Brooks, and Dwight Yoakam.
Craig was into Southwestern Style. He was a collector of rare coins and paper money, including Civil War money as well as items, including antique books, especially, history. He also collected other interesting and unique things.
He formerly played with a band. The last band he played with was The Kings of Swing. He was a huge history buff and even played a cowboy gun slinger at a large event and participated in a Civil War reenactment. He was very generous with his friends, but did have a temper and never took crap from anyone.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jill Jones, brother, Scott Jones, and his beloved female Chocolate Lab named Coffee.
He is survived by family and friends.
Craig is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604, located off the main intersection, first left down about 40 or so yards, and grave about 10 yards south.
A Graveside Service will be 11:00a.m., Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604-3720.
To leave a special message for Craig's family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born September 15, 1952, the son of Edwin L. Jones and Wanda L. Carson.
Craig grew up in Topeka. After he retired, he bought and lived on Grandpa Jones 80 acre ranch 40 years after his passing on 142nd Rd, west of North Highway 75, before his last home at 6351 SW 23rd Street in Topeka. He was an Eagle Scout and gave drum lessons in Junior High. The "Magic Bullet": He shot at an angry opossum and missed, but the bullet must have hit the cement foundation of the garage where he had a drum room built. The bullet ricocheted up and through his snare drum. He played baseball and basketball growing up, and was a KU, Chiefs, and Royals fan.
He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1970. On January 31, 1971, he became a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity, and The International Fraternity of Delta Sigma PI on December 10, 1972. Edwin Craig Jones was conferred the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration on May 20, 1974 from the University of Kansas School of Business.
OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION OF THE GREAT ARMORED ARMADILLO ARMY OF TEXAS: Be it known to all MEN and WOMEN that E. Craig Jones has been duly elected to MEMBERSHIP in said RANKS in accordance with regulations and requirements of "The Great Armored Armadillo Army of Texas." Furthermore said enlistee, now duly in cased in "The Protective Plates of Armor" is hereby presented this certificate of membership and accorded all privileges of said army was duly issued on the 19th day of October 1982.
"Friends of the Fields": The Civil War Trust awards the honorary deed to Mr. E. Craig Jones in grateful recognition for protecting 1 acre of endangered Civil War Battlefield at Brandy Station, Virginia for the year of 1998.
Craig was in the wire rope business with brother, Scott, for a while. He also received certification from Gates Hydraulic Product Marketing stating Craig has satisfactorily completed study on Hydraulic Product. He received certificates of completion in the courses DPT, DI, and Quark.
After many years of working for Jostens, he retired because of health issues that included battling narcolepsy for over 40 years. He received the Jostens University Certificate of Completion for completing the course Technology 201. During his years of service to the company, he received many Yearbook Commitment Achiever Awards for excellence in sales performance, service, and dedication. He also received an award in recognition of achieving outstanding sales performance in New Orders.
Craig was divorced, and also lived and worked in several different cities and states.
He enjoyed turkey hunting, making Native American bows and arrows, was an avid reader, enjoyed collecting, playing the drums, and watching live bands. Craig enjoyed listening to music, like rock, but mostly modern country, including George Strait, Garth Brooks, and Dwight Yoakam.
Craig was into Southwestern Style. He was a collector of rare coins and paper money, including Civil War money as well as items, including antique books, especially, history. He also collected other interesting and unique things.
He formerly played with a band. The last band he played with was The Kings of Swing. He was a huge history buff and even played a cowboy gun slinger at a large event and participated in a Civil War reenactment. He was very generous with his friends, but did have a temper and never took crap from anyone.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jill Jones, brother, Scott Jones, and his beloved female Chocolate Lab named Coffee.
He is survived by family and friends.
Craig is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604, located off the main intersection, first left down about 40 or so yards, and grave about 10 yards south.
A Graveside Service will be 11:00a.m., Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604-3720.
To leave a special message for Craig's family, please visit the guestbook below.
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