Charles "Charley" Robert Jones

Charles “Charley” Robert Jones, 86, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. He was born July 10, 1939, in Ashland, Illinois, to Paul E. and Ruth Eileen (nèe Schaddel) Jones. He married Margaret Christine Schafer, his high school sweetheart, on July 13, 1957, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Petersburg and they were inseparable for 68 years of marriage. Charley graduated from Harris High School in 1957. He worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company, later known as AT&T, for many years. He was a member of the St. Peter Catholic Church. He was a former president of the Petersburg Jaycees and served on the PORTA school board for several years. Charley was a “professional” card player, an avid golfer and rooted for the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Phillies. He enjoyed visiting with friends at his local social hangouts. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family. Charley is survived by his wife, Margaret; his children, Debbie (Dick) Hurley, Dale (Lori) Jones and Diane (Clint) Deppe; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; four siblings, Fred Jones, Bettie (David) Churchill, Wayne (Susie) Jones and Barb (Bill) Engel; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister. A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 711 S. 6th St, Petersburg, Illinois 62675, at 10:30 am with Fr. Pius officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Petersburg. Directly after, the family will host a celebration of life and luncheon at Wankel’s in Petersburg, 18239 Kelly St, Petersburg, Illinois 62675. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnel to Towers at 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306; St. Jude Children’s Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Wounded Warrior Project at P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675; or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital at 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr, Tampa, FL 33607. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is assisting Charley’s family with arrangements. Please visit Charley’s online obituary at hurleyfh.com.

Charles "Charley" Robert Jones

July 10, 1939 - October 3, 2025

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