Theodore Duane Jones, 79 of Blairsville died peacefully at Latrobe hospital on Tuesday November 3rd 2026. Ted was born on October 18th, 1947 in Strangford PA, a son of Paul and Thelma Jones, who preceded him in death.
Ted graduated Blairsville High School in 1965. He played softball for multiple years for Rainbow Villa. He was a machinist at AMI Doduco for 28 years until retirement. Ted enjoyed watching all sports on TV, IUP basketball games, and the lucky man loved the casino.
He is survived by his daughter Lynnette (Jeffery) Elliott of Homer City, his son, Jeffrey (Christina) Jones of Tennessee; and his son, Brian (Louise) Jones of Blairsville; his grandkids, Alexis (Adam) George of Blairsville; Hunter and Noah Adair of Homer City; Chyanna (Logan) Keylon of Tennessee; and Bryce Jones of Tennessee; three great grandkids, two great great grandkids, brother, Greg (Kathy) Jones of Indiana Pennsylvania; sister in law, Arlene Jones of Indiana PA, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Ashley Nicole Jones; brothers, Raymond Jones and Ronald Jones.
Per Ted’s wishes there are no services being held. Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Homer City are in charge of arrangements. Please visit bowserfh.com to sign the online guestbook
