Dwight D. Jones

Dwight D. Jones, age 65, of Byron Center, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2015 after battling lung cancer for 3 ½ years.  He was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, PA, graduated from E.L. Meyers High School, and attended Wilkes University.  Dwight married Linda Stehle and raised 5 children.  In 1987, the family moved to Grand Rapids, MI.  He worked as a salesman for Kraft Foods.  Dwight enjoyed Nascar, golf, and spending time with his family.  He will be sadly missed by his wife of 44 years, Linda Jones; and his children and grandchildren, Dwight Jr. and Kristy Jones (Roman, Ruby), Brian Jones, Kevin and Cherie Jones (Charlotte, Jackson), Dorothy and Bill Blease (Alexis, Liam, Calliope), Danielle and Justin Monson; 3 sisters and a brother, Dyan Youngblood, Denise and George Tomko, Dawn and Art Marek, David and Melinda Jones; brothers-in-law, Robert and Sharon Stehle, James and Tina Stehle; and many nieces and nephews.  Dwight was preceded in death by his sister, Debra Makelonis and his granddaughter, Abby whom he is now holding in heaven.  Funeral services will be held on Friday 11 AM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive SW.  Relatives and friends may meet the family on Thursday from 5-8 PM at the funeral home.