Sheridan Jones

Sheridan Byrle Jones, age 79, a resident of Liberty Village in Pittsfield, Illinois and formerly of Mt.Sterling, passed away at 9:59 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Liberty Village.

He was born February 6, 1941 in Brown County, Illinois the son of Bates Byrle and Evelyn Riggal Jones.  

Mr. Jones was a self employed carpenter and was also engaged in farming.  

Sheridan was of the Christian faith.  He always enjoyed coon hunting and was a 50 year member of the Schuyler County Coon Hunters Association. 

Survivors include 4 sons Jeff Jones (Crystal) of Rushville, Greg Jones (Lisa) and Mike Jones (Carol) all of Mt. Sterling and Rick Jones (Ruth) of Clayton.  12 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild also survives. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother Monte Jones. 

We know that Sheridan deserves a beautiful tribute and understand that under normal circumstances many friends would love to attend.  But sadly due to the current health situation and under the direction of the local health department, the services are to be conducted with only immediate family members in attendance. 

Friends are encouraged to watch Sheridan’s  services streaming live at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 on the funeral home website at hendrickerfuneralhome.com.   Burial will follow in the Ripley Cemetery.   

We also encourage the community to leave a condolence or remembrance on the website for the family.  

There will be no visitation. 

Memorials are suggested to the Ripley Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to the Hendricker Funeral Home, 406 South Capitol Avenue, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353.

The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

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