Celebrating the life of
Edward B. Jones
June 10, 1922 - June 02, 2012
Edward B. Jones
SAVANNAH - Edward B. Jones, former Director of Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, CT, passed away with his family by his side at his home at The Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah, Georgia on June 2, 2012. Mr. Jones was nearing his 90th birthday.
Mr. Jones was born in Glenshaw, PA on June 10, 1922. He attended Shaler High School in Glenshaw, Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, VA., and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University in 1949. From 1943 to 1945 he was a Pilot Rating Instructor for aviation cadets in the Army Air Corps. He was recalled into the Air Force and piloted a B26 on 32 missions during the Korean War.
He earned his MS in Medical and Hospital Administration at the University of Pittsburgh in 1955 and became Assistant Administrator at Sewickley Valley Hospital. In 1958 he joined Passavant Hospital as Administrator of the Relocation Program. From 1959 to 1963, he was Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Health Professions and Assistant Professor for Health Professions in the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School for Public Health.
From 1963 to 1967, Mr. Jones served as Associate Director of Greenwich Hospital, living with his family in Old Greenwich, CT. He went on to direct the design and construction of the existing Children's Hospital at Philadelphia as Executive Vice President, and returned to serve as Director of Greenwich Hospital from 1973 to 1983. During his tenure the hospital underwent its first major expansion of facilities with the construction of the east wing of the hospital.
Mr. Jones was an outstanding athlete, excelling in football, basketball and baseball in college, and an avid golfer and fisherman; always a very loyal supporter of Duke University and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Mr. Jones had retired to The Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA in 1984 and was married to Sally F. Jones, also from Glenshaw, PA., for 57 years, until her death in 1998; they had four children. He is survived by his second wife, Constance M. Jones, and by his children, Edward C. Jones, MD Mary Greenwich, CT, Sally Jo Jones Nantucket Island, Kathy Ashton David Henniker, NH and Wendy Gay Milton Atlanta, GA. In addition to his children, he is survived by nine grandchildren Chris, Tim, Michael, David, Sara, Kelly, Hannah, Will and Charlie; and nine great grandchildren; all who loved him dearly.
There will be a Memorial Service at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Skidaway Island, Savannah, Georgia on Thursday, June 7 at 10:00am. The burial will take place at noon at the First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich, Connecticut on June 10, his 90th birthday. In lieu of flowers, his family suggests donations be made to Hospice Savannah in his name.
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Sally,Cathy,Wendy and. Biff I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. As I am sure you know, I always felt close to you and your parents. I was so happy to see you all last year, particularly your father. He was a wonderful man. My best to you all.
- Frank Angelastro, Randolph, NJ
Dear Dr. Jones, We are all so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. With fond memories we remember him well. We also think about you often and remember the good times at GHA operating room. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Many Blessings Valerie Ann Romanello, Doris Ann DuBail and Ruthie Hawkins
- Valerie Romanello, greenwich, CT
Howard and I were very sorry to read of Ed's passing and we send our love and deepest sympathy to his family. We remember the Jones as good friends and especially very supportive of my parents. We're thinking of you all at this difficult time. Howard joins me in sending blessings and much love, Nancy
- Nancy Donnelly Bliss, Brunswick, ME
Dear Biff, So sorry to read that you had lost your Dad. He was an outstanding man who made many lasting contributions to Greenwich Hospital. Please accept my sympathy and extend it to your entire family. Best Always, Jack Wilsey
- John C. Wilsey, MD, Greenwich, CT
Dear Connie, We were greatly sadden by Ed's passing. He was a loyal friend and fishing buddy. The two years I knew him it was a great pleasure to share fishing stories and other life events. He really was a great story teller. I will truly miss him and think of you and him when I catch the big large mouth bass from the beautiful lagoons at the Landings.
- Jacob & Marie Orendorff, Savannah, GA
Sally,Cathy,Wendy and. Biff I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. As I am sure you know, I always felt close to you and your parents. I was so happy to see you all last year, particularly your father. He was a wonderful man. My best to you all.
- Frank Angelastro, Randolph, NJ
Dear Dr. Jones, We are all so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. With fond memories we remember him well. We also think about you often and remember the good times at GHA operating room. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Many Blessings Valerie Ann Romanello, Doris Ann DuBail and Ruthie Hawkins
- Valerie Romanello, greenwich, CT
Howard and I were very sorry to read of Ed's passing and we send our love and deepest sympathy to his family. We remember the Jones as good friends and especially very supportive of my parents. We're thinking of you all at this difficult time. Howard joins me in sending blessings and much love, Nancy
- Nancy Donnelly Bliss, Brunswick, ME
Dear Biff, So sorry to read that you had lost your Dad. He was an outstanding man who made many lasting contributions to Greenwich Hospital. Please accept my sympathy and extend it to your entire family. Best Always, Jack Wilsey
- John C. Wilsey, MD, Greenwich, CT
Dear Connie, We were greatly sadden by Ed's passing. He was a loyal friend and fishing buddy. The two years I knew him it was a great pleasure to share fishing stories and other life events. He really was a great story teller. I will truly miss him and think of you and him when I catch the big large mouth bass from the beautiful lagoons at the Landings.
- Jacob & Marie Orendorff, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
