Fred “Tater” Jones

November 2, 1928 – January 4, 2021

Fred “Tater” Jones, 92, Sheridan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 4, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born on November 2, 1928 to the late Clayton and Phobe Adeline (Whitcomb) Jones in Scircleville, Ind.

He is also preceded in death by his stepmother, Nora (Partlow) Jones.

A proud Sugar Creek Cricket, Fred was a graduate of Sugar Creek High School in Pickard, Ind. Fred met the love of his life in high school and married his high school sweetheart Phyllis (Mathews) Jones on July 11, 1948, and they had 60-plus wonderful years together. Fred and Phyllis loved to dance; they competed in square and round dance. Fred and Phyllis competed in the Nationals Square and Round competition in Seattle, Wash., and Las Vegas, Nev. Phyllis would make their dance clothing, usually from a picture, so that they would match. Fred loved being a farmer, but another joy started at 16 years old. That was flying small aircraft. Owning a few planes over the years, he would go flying whenever he could. Fred shared his love of flying with his family and friends; he enjoyed flying for over 50 years.

Fred was a proud veteran who honorably served his country in the United States Army in an artillery division. Through his leadership and hard work, he earned the rank as a First Lieutenant. Fred was discharged from the United States Army in May of 1961. When Fred returned home, he started Jones Electric Service. He took great pride in serving his clients and building a reputable, successful business through hard work. Fred taught the value of hard work to his children; he was proud that his son Brian followed in his footsteps, taking over the family business. Fred continued to work, retiring at 90 years old.

Fred was a member of Hills Baptist Church and he shared that faith with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his family; children, Brenda (Jim) Garrod, Sheridan, and Brian (Angela) Jones, Sheridan. Fred was a proud grandfather to Jennifer (Tyler) Arnold, Kaitlin (Garrett) Schlobohm, Lauren (Landon) Edsall, Kayla (Brent) Dunham, Melanie (Jacob) Harden, Evan (Erica) Mosson and Neil Jones. Fred was also a great-grandfather to Charlotte and Sadie Arnold, Graysie and Maverick Dunham, Emerie and Kaycie Harden, Braxton Mosson and Charlee Jones. Fred is also survived by two sisters, Mildred Coy, Frankfort, and Joan (Ken) Butler of Florida. Preceding Fred in death is his daughter, Sherry; the love of his life, wife Phyllis; great-grandson Grayson Dunham; and sister, Barbara Little.

Services for Fred were private on Friday, January 8, 2021, but his family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, thoughts and kind words. Memorial contributions may be made to Hills Baptist Church and to the Sheridan Public Library.

The family invites anyone who would like to pay their final respects to Fred to please socially distance and line up on Main Street. You will be able to give him a final “salute” as we proceed to Crown View Cemetery to his final resting place. We will be leaving Fisher Family Funeral Services around 11:30 on Friday morning. Again, we would like to thank you for your love and support.

Everyone is invited to sign the online register book, leave a condolence, or share a memory of Fred at fisherfunerals.com. Fisher Family Funeral Services of Sheridan is honored to serve the Jones Family.