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Richard E. “Dick” Jones

November 7, 2024

Richard E. “Dick” Jones, 95, of Easton, died Thursday, November 7, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born December 28, 1928 in West Easton, he was the son of the late Albert M. and Sadie V. (Martin) Jones. His wife, Shirley R. (Ward) Jones died in 2017. He was an engineer for Man Roland, Inc., Middlesex, NJ from 1983 until retiring in 1991. Prior to that he worked for Bridgeport Controls, Harris Corp. and Dixie Cup. Dick graduated from Easton High School in 1946. He was a member of the former Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson Borough and Easton Lodge, #152, F&AM. He served as president of the American Institute of Designers and Drafters and was a member of the Palmer Township Planning Commission, the Palmer Township Zoning Hearing Board, and the Executive Board of the Millstone I Condominium Association.

Surviving are a son, Robert S. Jones and his wife, Katie of Hilton Head, SC; a daughter, Terri A. Souders and her husband, Robert of Palmer Township; three grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, a sister, and a grandson.

Services will be private with interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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