Melvin Jones
August 26, 1947 - December 10, 2020
Melvin Eugene Jones, 73, Topeka, Kansas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 10, 2020. Mel was born August 26, 1947, in Topeka, the son of Arthur and Emmadell Goodall Jones. He graduated from Highland Park High School and served in the United States Army. Mel married the love of his life Jan Billings on February 14, 1970, in Auburn, Kansas; they recently celebrated 50 years together. He was a service manager at the 7-UP Bottling Company in Topeka for 29 years and retired from Northern Pipeline as a cartographer. He was a member of VFW Post 1650 and American Legion Post 1. Mel is survived by his wife, Jan; daughters, Amy Pope and Jen Woodman (Ryan); grandchildren, Parker and Cooper Woodman; and sister, Linda Collie (Ralph). Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where funeral will be at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Burlingame Community Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, or the Safe Haven Hope House (shelter for homeless veterans), sent in care of the funeral home.
Melvin Eugene Jones, 73, Topeka, Kansas, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 10, 2020. Mel was born August 26, 1947, in Topeka, the son of Arthur and Emmadell Goodall Jones. He graduated from Highland Park High School and served... View Obituary & Service Information