Dave Jones, 70

David Allen Jones, age of 70, of Sturgis, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, following a short illness.

He was born July 1, 1953 in Sturgis, son of the late Gordon and Jean (Short) Jones.

Dave was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1971.

On October 31, 2009 he married Sherrie Lynne Tennis at the family home in Sturgis.

Dave retired from Ross Laboratories in Sturgis following 25 years of dedicated employment. Following his retirement he accepted a job with Walmart in Sturgis where he worked from 2008-2020.

He was a member of Three Rivers Moose Lodge #474. Dave had a passion for powered parachute flying. He built his own aircraft and trained others to fly. He loved working with his hands and building. One of his many projects was the addition to their home so Sherrie could have her craft room. For several years he coached Rocket Football in Sturgis. He enjoyed bird watching and participated in pool, golf and bowling leagues for many years.

He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife: Sherrie; daughter: Justina (John Anding) Jones of Sturgis; son: James Jones of Sturgis; step-daughters: Carrie Wesley of Kalamazoo, Holly (Jon) Urick of Mendon, Erin Holder of Centreville and Jamie (John) Sobie of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren: Mykel, Seven, James, Chauntaya, Makenzie, Jakyra, Mya, Christopher, Mason, Olivia, Chase, Myles and Sage; brothers: Monty (Connie) Jones of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Rick (Michelle) Palmer of Sturgis and several nieces and nephews.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced.

Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 9, Sturgis, MI 49091 to help with unexpected medical and funeral expenses.

We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.