Harold Melton Jones

HAROLD MELTON JONES 1943 – 2017 Harold Melton Jones age 73 of Beaver Lake, NE passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 10, 1943 to Jack Wilbur and Geneva Arlene (Patterson) Jones in Omaha, NE. Harold was raised and schooled in Red Oak, IA. Harold enlisted in the United States Army on August 11, 1967. He was awarded the Army Accommodation Medal on December 29, 1969 for his service in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged from active duty on March 24, 1970. In September of 1970, he received a Lifesaving Award from Iowa Governor Robert Ray. The award was presented for pulling Mrs. Marie Clark of Red Oak, IA and her grandson to safety from the swirling flood waters of the East Nishnabotna River. He met and later married Merlene Estella (Derry) Hilding on February 22, 1975 at St. Paul Methodist Church in Omaha, NE. Harold and Merlene made their home at Beaver Lake for thirty two years. Earlier in his life, Harold had worked for Greater Omaha Refrigeration until he retired and started a handyman and rental business with his son. Harold was very kind, caring and loving person. To him, his family always came first. He will be so missed by all those he left behind. He is survived by his wife of forty two years: Merlene Jones of Beaver Lake, NE; son: Nick Jones and wife Sherry of Beaver Lake, NE; daughter: Krissy Boland and husband Daniel of Beaver Lake, NE; seven grandchildren: Hope Jones, Kelsy Jones, Taylor Jones, Nick Jones Jr., Izzy Boland, Jackson Boland, and Camden Boland; two sisters: Marlene Skalberg and husband Larry of Emerson, IA; Jackie Hoover and husband Sam of Atlantic, IA; two brothers: Denny Jones and wife Karen of Red Oak, IA; Kelvin Jones and fiancée Robin of Red Oak, IA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jack and Arlene Jones. Visitations will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M., with family greeting relatives and friends from 6-8 PM, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Roby Funeral Home with Pastor Jeffrey Hoover officiating and Jenny Gillespie as eulogist. Military Rites will be conducted by the Nebraska Army National Guard, Military Funeral Honor Guard. The family suggests Memorials to Murray Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squads. Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com

Harold Melton Jones

October 10, 1943 - July 30, 2017