In Memory Of
Wilson H. Jones
Wilson H. Jones
Wilson H. Jones, 86, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at a local hospital following a short illness.
Wilson was born June 5, 1921 in Deep Water, NJ., the son of James H. and Mabel (Steele) Jones.
After graduation from high school in 1939, Wilson enlisted in the U.S. Army. He became a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps and flew nearly fifty missions during World War II as the pilot and aircraft commander of a B-24 Liberator Bomber. He was awarded numerous medals for his wartime service, including eight Air Medals, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and the Croix de Guerre, on of the highest medals awarded by France.
Wilson left the Army Air Corps and returned to civilian life in 1946. He attended Washburn University of Topeka, receiving his B.A. in Business. He was recalled to active military service, in the U.S. Air Force, in 1951, during the Korean War. As before, he flew numerous missions as an aircraft commander, this time in B-29's. He remained in the Air Force until he retired in 1969 with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He flew commuters and charters for Allen Aviation for several years after retiring from the Air Force.
Wilson enjoyed many years of excellent health following his retirement, which allowed him to pursue his favorite hobby - golf. In his prime, he was a "scratch" golfer; and on July 15, 1990, he achieved the golf milestone of "shooting his age": 69.
Wilson married Lois Weeks on December 6, 1946 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Jeffrey Jones; and two grandchildren, Kyle and Stephanie Jones, all of Topeka.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2007 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Private inurnment will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Hospital, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Wilson was born June 5, 1921 in Deep Water, NJ., the son of James H. and Mabel (Steele) Jones.
After graduation from high school in 1939, Wilson enlisted in the U.S. Army. He became a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps and flew nearly fifty missions during World War II as the pilot and aircraft commander of a B-24 Liberator Bomber. He was awarded numerous medals for his wartime service, including eight Air Medals, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and the Croix de Guerre, on of the highest medals awarded by France.
Wilson left the Army Air Corps and returned to civilian life in 1946. He attended Washburn University of Topeka, receiving his B.A. in Business. He was recalled to active military service, in the U.S. Air Force, in 1951, during the Korean War. As before, he flew numerous missions as an aircraft commander, this time in B-29's. He remained in the Air Force until he retired in 1969 with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He flew commuters and charters for Allen Aviation for several years after retiring from the Air Force.
Wilson enjoyed many years of excellent health following his retirement, which allowed him to pursue his favorite hobby - golf. In his prime, he was a "scratch" golfer; and on July 15, 1990, he achieved the golf milestone of "shooting his age": 69.
Wilson married Lois Weeks on December 6, 1946 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Jeffrey Jones; and two grandchildren, Kyle and Stephanie Jones, all of Topeka.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2007 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Private inurnment will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Hospital, or the charity of the donor's choice.
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Monday, June 25, 2007
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