Alvin H. Jones

Unknown / World War II
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b. 18 Dec 1922; d. 11 Mar 2006.  Alvin Henry Jones was born to Fredrick and Mabel (Shirkey) Jones in Nobles Co., MN. He received his education from a country school near his home.

From 1942-1945, he served the U.S. in  the 3rd Air Force.  Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Worthington, MN  where he received a degree in agriculture from the Worthington College.

In 1950, he married Ruth Ann Gohr; they had 3 children. The family farmed in SW MN until 1990 when they moved to Mt. Lake.  Besides farming, Alvin also was a truck driver for many years.

Buried at Memory Garden Cemetery, Worthington, MN.

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