Jones, E.J. E.J. Jones, age 72 of White Cloud, passed away Friday, June 15, 2007 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. E.J. was born on March 20, 1935 in Kentucky to Boyd and Marie Nannie (Cook) Jones and later married Evelyn Haddix on December 29, 1956 in Ohio. E.J. moved to the White Cloud area n 1967. E.J. was very civic minded and served on various boards in the City of White Cloud, Newaygo County, and State of Michigan. Some of the boards included the Newaygo County Drain Commission; Newaygo County Board of Commissioners; Newaygo County Road Commission; Newaygo Medical Care Facility; FEMA. E.J. served as the first Newaygo County Administrator and more recently served as the interim county administrator while Newaygo County was in a transition. E.J had owned and operated Wandas Restaurant in White Cloud for many years and was currently the White Cloud Airport Manager. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Evelyn of White Cloud; his daughters, Karan (Steve) Palchak of Wixom; Cindy (Tom) Voelz of Wixom; Shannon Jones of White Cloud; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; his sisters, Myrtle Fritts of Waynesville, Ohio; Marilyn Hymer of Lebanon, Ohio; Barbara (Ray) Metcalf of Trenton, Ohio; his brother, Jim (Sandy) Jones of Waynesville, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sally Jones on May 29, 2006. A time of remembrance was held on Monday, June 18, 2007 at Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel. Friends are asked to consider the Newaygo Medical Care Facility for Trillium Springs Addition at the Fremont Area Community Foundation in lieu of flowers. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the Jones family at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel. Click here to post a condolence or memory of E.J. Jones on-line My brother Steve married into this wonderful family years ago. I have been lucky enough to get to know the family a bit. My heart is saddened for the family and my thought and prayers are with them all. Denise Balcom Posted June 18, 2007 Evelyn, Karan, Cindy, and Shannon, I am so sad to hear of E.J.'s passing. As you know he was my mentor in my teen years and each day that goes by his influence on my life is felt. He taught me much more than flying. He taught me how to be a man. I treasure the memories I have of him and I will cherish the kindness and generosity he showed me always. He will be in my prayers every day and so will you and the rest of the family. I'm sorry I couldn't be at the remembrance service, but you can be assured he will live on in my life. With sincere condolences, Francis Stankus Francis Posted 6/19/07