William Blane Jones

William B Jones

I was born on February 25, 1939 (Albina my wife was born the day after, Feb 26) and raised in Akron, Ohio and passed away on March 12, 2022 with my sons, Michael, Mark and Matthew with me.

I was preceded in death by my parents, Hershel and Edith Jones. They were very loving and it's great to be with them again. They did what they had to, ensuring we as a family were safe. Thanks Mom, you really ensured we were all good, Love you. Our family was lucky enough to have 4 children; two brothers, Bob and Harold, and a sister, Frieda Jones. My brothers were both Military Men, Harold in the Navy and Bob in the Army. My brother Bob was in the Army and was awarded the Silver Star. Not many receive the Silver Sar, he did. Bob was a tough man, glad my family got to know him outside the Military. I was very proud of them both, they are the reason I became a Marine. Frieda was very loving, she treated my kids with hospitality and love. I remember the buckets of cookies she made for Mark, Mike and Matt, and Frieda did her best.

While attending high school, (Central-Hower class of 1957), I met the love of my life, Albina Kasarda. Looking back I knew she was beautiful, but not even in my dreams could I have found somebody like "Beanie". She swept me off my feet. We loved going to the beach, traveling out west, and listening to the radio. Growing up with Beanie was wonderful, I will always cherish those memories. After high school we got married and had been married for nearly 50 years, what a ride! I am now with Beanie, god I missed her. You have one love. Beanie was mine, her's was me...Lucky man.

We always wanted kids and we had three sons. Mark, the oldest, passed away in 2001, god that hurt I never recovered from the pain. It's truly great to see him again; he's as handsome as ever. Matthew resides in Doylestown with his wife Melissa and my two granddaughters, Ellana and Molly. Ellana and Molly need to know that I love them so much. Toward the end I couldn't be around as much as I wanted to, but don't let anybody tell you I loved you any less, I did Love you Laney and Molly. It was hard to make games, but I wore a Marshell hat to the end. I watched you pitch through Matt, He told me every detail (ad nauseum). Molly, I told everybody about your beautiful smile, blond hair and blue eyes, like me. We shared the same birthday, forever I am part of your birthday, Molly. I used to ask Matt how you were doing daily, I smiled each time Matt told me you were well, living in Cleveland going to CSU and doing great. Don't stop Molly. Love you.

Michael resides in Akron and is very successful as he is employed as a physical therapy assistant. Mike's kids, Emily and Kira are so energetic, so much like Mike & Karen, so liberal and loving. Emily has a special part in my heart as well, liberal, has her own opinions, artistic and filled with love for family. I will miss them both, great kids. I really enjoyed talking with Mike about politics, work, music and whatever else was on our minds. Mikes laughter and view on many topics always kept our conversations interesting. Mike is good Man, I am very Happy that Mike and Matt are now carrying forward our family memories, I am so happy to see them "bullshitting" again. I will miss these conversations for now.

The kids were the best part of my and Albina's life together. We sacrificed to ensure that their needs were met, that they had an excellent education, and that they grew up in a loving and caring environment. I love all three of them, they definitely made life interesting. I would like to ensure that all reading this understand what a sacrifice Beanie and myself made. I took care of Beanie for a decade, every need, through frustration. Thanks, Matt, for helping me, I never forgot and Mom knows as well. Beanie was my best friend. I am so glad to See Beanie again. God bless my family, and how they supported me.

I also know that God has blessed each of you in a special way, thank you. Please remember all the wonderful things we shared and know that we will share even better moments in the future. Please continue to love each other, be kind to all you meet and spread peace wherever you go. Keep holding on to a Browns Superbowl, I really wanted to see that! Never hate, never practice racism, let people be themselves and enjoy others for who they are.

In lieu of flowers, please donate generously to the stem cell research foundation or the Parkinson's foundation. You need a cure for such horrible diseases as Parkinson's. So much good could be accomplished through stem cell research.

The family will receive friends on Thursday March 24, 2022 from 11am until the time of service at 12pm at Newcomer 131 N. Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305. Inurnment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron.

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