Max D. Jones

Obituary of Max D. Jones (KENDALL) Max D. Jones, age 86, died December 16, 2020 in Unity Hospital following a long illness. He was born November 28, 1934 in Wellsboro, PA to I. Maxson and Eva (Heath) Jones and had lived in this area most of his life. Max was a graduate of Hilton High School and was a Life Member, Past President, former Line Officer and ambulance driver of the Kendall Fire Department serving for over 52 years. He was a trumpet player and one of the original members of the Crusaders Drum Corps in the Hilton/Rochester area. Max also served as an Official with the Western New York Volunteer Fireman’s Association Tournament Drill Teams. In his free time, he loved doing woodcrafts in his barn. He will be remembered by many for his famous phrase, “Get in, sit down and, SHUT UP!” Mr. Jones was predeceased by his sister: Miriam Lowden. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Shirley, his son: Doug (Vangie Behrend) Jones Sr. of Kendall, his daughter: Debra (David) Eibl of Lyndonville, his grandchildren: Doug Jr. (Adrianna), Justin (Jenni), his great granddaughter: Isabelle, 1 niece, 1 nephew and his best buddy, “Pretty Girl”. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held SUNDAY MAY 2, 2021 from 1-4 at the Kendall Fire Hall. Family and friends are invited. Mask/Facial coverings are mandatory andsocial distancing guidelines will be followed. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Kendall Fire Department, 1879 Kendall Rd., Kendall, NY, 14476.