Ed Jones, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Park Place in Mt. Pleasant.
James Edgar “Ed” Jones was born September 9, 1941 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. He was the son of James Everett and Margaret Ellen (Poush) Jones. He graduated from Mt. Ayr High School in Mt. Ayr as a member of the Class of 1959. He then attended the former Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls (now UNI).
Ed served his country during the Vietnam War. He was inducted into the United States Navy on March 13, 1963 in Cedar Falls, IA. He received medical training in the Navy and served in the Navy as a Pharmacy Technician, last serving at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Chelsea, MA. He was honorably discharged at the hospital on June 10, 1966 and transferred to the Naval Reserves, obligating to serve until March 13, 1969.
Ed lived on both the east and west coasts of the United States, living in several different communities. He was a computer programmer for several companies, most notably a shipping company in California. Upon his retirement, Ed settled in Mt. Pleasant.
Ed was a member and devoted attendee of First United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant, seldom missing a Sunday service.
Ed has no immediate survivors. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call from 12 Noon to 7 PM on Thursday, February 5 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant. The funeral service for Ed will be 10AM on Friday, February 6 in the Chapel of First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant. The Rev. Court M. Fischer, Senior Pastor, will officiate. Military Honors will be conducted at the church by the Iowa Military Funeral Honors Detail. Burial will take place next to his parents at 1:00 PM on Friday at the Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Iowa.
Those considering an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers may direct memorials to the First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com.