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AF Retired MSgt. Howard J. Lones

March 15, 1936 — August 25, 2024

Cleveland

Retired Master Sergeant (MSgt) Howard J. Lones, age 88 of Cleveland passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 surrounded by his family. 

Mr. Lones retired from the United States Air Force as an E-7 after six years of active duty and later retiring from the Air National Guard. He earned medals for Good Conduct, Commendation, Outstanding Unit Award and Air Force Longevity Service Award. Following his active duty service and while continuing his Reserve Duty with the Air Force, Howard working for Olin Chemical and retired after 30 years as a cell Operator. He was an avid golfer and amateur Ham Radio Operator and was honored to be a member and deacon of Union Baptist Church. 

Mr. Lones is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Betty Sue Keith Lones; parents, Henry and Ruey Lones; several siblings and great grandson, Jordan Griffin.

He is survived by his daughter Brenda (Tim) Choate; son, David (Terry) Lones; grandchildren, Amy Lones, Austin Choate, Casey Choate; special cousin Andrew Boyette. 

The family will receive friends Thursday, August 29th, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Poole Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cleveland; 3000 Ralph Buckner Blvd; Cleveland, Tennessee. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM with Pastor Jack Epperson officiating. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Full Military Honor. 

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Visitation

Thursday, August 29, 2024

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Poole Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cleveland

3000 Ralph Buckner Boulevard, Cleveland, TN 37311

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Funeral Service

Thursday, August 29, 2024

4:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)

Poole Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cleveland

3000 Ralph Buckner Boulevard, Cleveland, TN 37311

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Burial

Thursday, August 29, 2024

5:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

Union Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery

797 Hughes Lake Road Southeast, Cleveland, TN 37323

Full Military Honors

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