Vincent "Benny" Jones

Vincent Edward Jones (Benny) was called home Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston at the age of 50, after a long battle with cancer.

Vincent was born in Des Moines on December 27, 1958 to Thomas and Vera Jones. He worked at the St. Joseph Emergency Shelter. He became a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church at a young age. He had many interests over the years. Benny enjoyed jazz music, fishing, cooking and working on cars. He loved watching his favorite team, the Green Bay Packers. He also enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. In life Benny loved his family, Church, work and friends. His congeniality and good witt will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His hope, optimisim and smile gave peace to everyone he met. Benny was a wonderful son, brother and friend.

Benny is preceded in death by his, father, Thomas Jones Sr. and his nephew, Steven Jones Jr.

He is survived by his mother, Vera Jones; sister, Margaret Holt; brothers, Nate (Joanna) Jones, Tom Jones Jr., Portland, Oregon, Steve (Deanna) Jones, Gregory (Michelle) Jones, Atlanta, Georgia, Mark (Fana) Jones and Darwin (Alisa) Jones, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, November 12, 2009, at the Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1526 East University. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.

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