Irvin K. Jones, 88 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 20, 2010 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home after a long illness.

Born April 24, 1921 in Zacata, VA he was the son of the late Frank and Louella Knight Jones.

Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as an aircraft mechanic. He was the owner of Southern Maryland Hardwood Lumber, Co in LaPlata, MD. In 1963 he became a State Farm Insurance Agent until his retirement in 1995. Irvin was a member and past commander of the Harry White Wilmer Post 82 of the American Legion in LaPlata, MD, he enjoyed playing golf. It was his passion for over 40 years. He was thrilled to have played the old course at St. Andrews in Scotland.

Irvin was married to the late Ercell (Perky) Jones for 57 years. He is survived by his children; Brandon (Peggy) Jones, and Brian Jones, granddaughters; Valerie Jones, and Summer (T.J.) Jordan, grandson; Zane Jones, great-grandchildren; Alexa Jordan, and Jeremiah Jordan, siblings; Mannie Crismond, Tayloe Jones, and Woodie Jones. In addition to his parents Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his siblings; Annie Knight, Arnold Jones, and Paul Jones.

Family will receive friends on Monday, January 25, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. in Andrew Chapel, Montross, VA. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Disease Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Ave./Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL 33136-1494.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.