Forrest Jones

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Dr. Forrest Henry Jones, 92, of Columbus, Kansas, passed away at Thursday, January 18, 2018 at his home in Columbus, KS. 

He was born February 24, 1925 at Columbus, Kansas, the son of Wilbert and Ethel (Blincoe) Jones. He attended Columbus City schools, then graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Pittsburg State University in 1948. He then graduated with his Masters of Arts degree from the University of Kansas in 1950 and then in 1954 he received his MD from the University of Kansas. Dr. Jones served in the United States Army from August 1943 until he was honorably discharged as a Tech Sergeant in June of 1946. 

In 1948, he married Lois Roam at Columbus. She preceded him in death in 1989. In 1990, he married Karen Brown at Afton, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death Dr. Jones was a physician in his private practice in Columbus for thirty-six years. He then worked for the Public Health Service for 9 years, before retiring in 2000. Membership was held in the First United Methodist Church of Columbus; Prudence Lodge #100 and Order of Eastern Star in Columbus; Scottish Rite Consistory of Fort Scott, KS; Mirza Shrine of Pittsburg; ROJ, Ct#47 of Tulsa, OK; Oklahoma Academy Family Practice; and the Southwest Clinical Society, Kansas City, Kansas; Dr. Jones also served two terms on the USD #493 School Board in Columbus. 

Survivors include, a son, Dr. David Jones and his wife, Kathy of Chanute, KS; a daughter, Margaret Pillar and her husband, Harold of Columbus, Kansas; three grandchildren, Andrew Jones, Rachel Cleaver, and Justin Pillar; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, and two brothers, Wilbert C. Jones and Nelson Jones, and a sister Margaret Lokken. 

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday (Jan. 22) at the Park Cemetery in Columbus, with Ron Johnson officiating. Friends are requested to meet at the cemetery. Burial will follow the services. The family suggests memorials to the Shriner’s Children Transportation Fund and or Hospice Compassus of Pittsburg. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary.