Gene Jones

Gene Jones, age 83 of Hobart Indiana, passed away peacefully, September 4, 2015 with 20 family members by his side. Gene was born in Fulton County Arkansas. He was an ironworker for 35+ years working for Kamin & Langas Inc. Steel Erectors, as General Superintendent, building numerous bridges throughout the Chicago area including the bridge that spans the Chicago River at Columbus Drive, steelwork on the east extension of Randolph Street, the Markham County Court House, the original Interstate Highway 190 bridge and first CTA "L" station at O'Hare International Airport, and raised the microwave antennas on the top of Chicago's 100 story John Hancock Building. He was a member of Northwest Indiana Iron Workers Local Union No 395 but did most of his work with Structural Ironworkers Local Union No 1 in Chicago, IL At the same time, he and his wife owned the family operated Economy Auto Parts & Car Sales, at 630 State Street, Calumet City IL for 18 years, and was also part owner and President of Lansing Air, an aviation business in Lansing IL. Gene loved antique cars, Harley Davidson motorcycles, planes, and boats. He took his yacht across Lake Michigan many times. He rode motorcycles throughout the U.S. including making a trip to Sturgis, SD, and was a member of the Calumet Harley Group motorcycle club. He obtained his twin engine rating pilot’s license flying for business and recreationally attending air shows throughout the country. Gene retired in 1996 and lived his remaining years comfortably in Hobart, Indiana. He also spent part of his retirement at his home on North Captiva Island, FL. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years- Carolyn; daughters- Veronica Scruggs, Natalie Jones, and Candy Jones; sons- Gene Jones and Brett (Bonnie) Jones; grandchildren- Tony Hawkins, Adam Cobb, Marcie Aumiller, and Benjamin Jones; sisters- Delorma Wolverton and Fay Bowen; brother- Delford (Alice) Jones; many nieces and nephews. Memorial donations can be made to Employee Emergency Relief Fund, in care of Franciscan St. Anthony Hospital, 1201 South Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307. The ICU staff at St. Anthony Hospital went above and beyond the call of duty to make Gene's last days comfortable, and supported the family during this difficult time. There will be no services at this time. Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart, entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com

Gene Jones

June 10, 1932 - September 4, 2015