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Obituary: Griffith S. Jones II

Waukesha man dies at age 88.

Griffith S. Jones II, of Waukesha passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the age of 88.

He was born on Sept. 13, 1924, in Wauwatosa the son of Griffith and Helen (nee Fairbarian) Jones. Griffith worked for Waukesha Engine for 43 years until his retirement in 1986. He lived life to the fullest enjoying swimming, walking, hiking, biking and any outdoor activity. Griffith enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, listening to the police scanner and belonged to The Old-timers club at Waukesha Engine.

He will be sadly missed by his son David (Nancy) Jones of Waukesha, his brother Cranston (Ann) Jones of Bradenton, FL, his four grandchildren: Shelly (Scott) Weston, John Jones, Marc Jones and Jennifer Jones all of Waukesha and seven great-grandchildren: Jaden, Jose, Domonick, Haily, Jessica, Amya, and Jovanah. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Patricia Lee (nee: Scott) Jones and his second wife Joyce A. (nee: Leadley) Jones.

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Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2012, from 4 p.m. until the 7 p.m. funeral service at Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha. Reverend Rachel Chingej will preside. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. at Prairie Home Cemetery on Friday, May 25. Please meet at the cemetery office. Memorials can be sent to the charity of your choice.

For further information, please call Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at 262-547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com to leave the family an online tribute message.

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