Hal Jones
1942-07-29 2016-12-09
Hal Walter Jones
Hal Jones passed away on December 9, 2016. He was born in Bixby Hospital in Long Beach, California, July 29, 1942, and lived his early life in Inglewood. He worked with his hands, laying carpet, setting tile and eventually became a salesman in the carpet business at Fred’s Rugs in Torrance, California. The manual labor took its toll on Hal’s health, and 15 years ago he discovered he was suffering with Multiple Sclerosis. He spent the last years of his life at Vista Cove Care Center, in Long Beach California, where family and friends could visit. Hal loved fast cars, unique cars, football, conversations laced with the many stories of his friends, the Army with his brother Lee, and family memories. He kept a bulletin board in his room, with pictures of family, friends and cars, including his brother’s new Dodge Challenger. He enjoyed fishing with his sons, and any time he could get to a car show, he’d be there. One of his happiest moments was making it to his Inglewood High School Reunion, seeing many old friends, and swapping stories. He was very touched that they gave him a special page in the memory book. One of Hal’s greatest joys was having Kenny Drinkward, visit and call, and the entire family is grateful for his time and effort. Hal leaves behind his sons Colton, and Danny & wife Jill and Grandson Josh. He also leaves behind his sisters, Marcia Jones and Christine Jones Adsit, her husband Doug and sons Parker and Taylor Adsit. His brother Lee has also recently passed, January 15, 2017, leaving behind his son Jeff and daughter Jenny, nephew and niece to Hal. He will be greatly missed for his story telling, and his impish grin. His family loved him very much.
Christine Adsit
Hal Jones passed away on December 9, 2016. He was born in Bixby Hospital in Long Beach, California, July 29, 1942, and lived his early life in Inglewood. He worked with his hands, laying carpet, setting tile and eventually became a salesman in the carpet business at Fred’s Rugs in Torrance, California. The manual labor took its toll on Hal’s health, and 15 years ago he discovered he was suffering with Multiple Sclerosis. He spent the last years of his life at Vista Cove Care Center, in Long Beach California, where family and friends could visit. Hal loved fast cars, unique cars, football, conversations laced with the many stories of his friends, the Army with his brother Lee, and family memories. He kept a bulletin board in his room, with pictures of family, friends and cars, including his brother’s new Dodge Challenger. He enjoyed fishing with his sons, and any time he could get to a car show, he’d be there. One of his happiest moments was making it to his Inglewood High School Reunion, seeing many old friends, and swapping stories. He was very touched that they gave him a special page in the memory book. One of Hal’s greatest joys was having Kenny Drinkward, visit and call, and the entire family is grateful for his time and effort. Hal leaves behind his sons Colton, and Danny & wife Jill and Grandson Josh. He also leaves behind his sisters, Marcia Jones and Christine Jones Adsit, her husband Doug and sons Parker and Taylor Adsit. His brother Lee has also recently passed, January 15, 2017, leaving behind his son Jeff and daughter Jenny, nephew and niece to Hal. He will be greatly missed for his story telling, and his impish grin. His family loved him very much.
Christine Adsit