Foster Jones

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:40AM EDT until September 20 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:40 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly this afternoon, falling below flood stage later this evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Monday, February 13th, 2017

Foster Jones

Foster Eugene "Frostie" Jones, age 70, of Anna, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Colonial Nursing Home in Rockford, OH.

He was born on January 4, 1947 in Sidney to the late Russell and Charlotte (Jarrell) Jones.

Frostie is survived by three children: Renee (Jeff) Hoying in Celina, Erica Jones and Chris Jones, both of Anna; five grandchildren; and siblings: Tim (Sue) Jones of Charlotte, SC, Jenny (Ronnie) Longmire of Sidney, Chuck (Tina) Jones of Jackson Center and Dave (Tammy) Jones of Sidney.

Frostie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McCartyville. He was also a member of Mason, Shriner and Moose Lodge in Sidney.

Frostie was a robotic welder at American Trim for 43 years. He enjoyed fine food, watching and playing golf, boating and motorcycles. Frostie also enjoyed watching race cars and driving them.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sidney with Rev. Fr. Frank Amberger as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Shelby Memory Gardens in Sidney.

Friends may call from 3:00-8:00 PM on Monday at Adams Funeral Home in Sidney.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital, 3229 Burnet Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229.

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