Donald Jones, Identified Individual
Obituary: Donald A. Jones
Donald A. Jones, a beloved figure in the Blackhawk community, passed away in 2025 after a long illness. Born in Linz, Austria in 1946, Donald was adopted by Lt. Colonel Ralph W. Jones and Genevieve B. (Crabtree) Jones.
Donald spent his formative years in the United States, graduating from Greeley High School in 1965. He furthered his education at Aims Community College (University of Northern Colorado) from 1965 to 1967.
In 1967, Donald enlisted in the Army and served until 1969. He earned the rank of Specialist E-4 in Avionics during his service, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1969.
After his military service, Donald worked for Sears and later started his own fence company. For over 20 years, he was a dedicated employee at the Isle of Capri Casino, Blackhawk.
Donald is survived by his sister Dorothea Ann (Jones) Lindsey and nephew William Joseph Lindsey. No services are planned for Donald.
It's worth noting that detailed information about Donald's life, education, military service, or post-Army career beyond what has been stated is not currently available from the provided sources. A search of his name reveals results for other individuals named Jones, but none match the query for Donald A. Jones.
Despite the lack of extensive public records, Donald's impact on those around him is evident. His passing leaves a void that will be difficult to fill in the Blackhawk community.
In his post-Army career, Donald A. Jones transitioned into the business sector, working for more than two decades at the Isle of Capri Casino in Blackhawk. As technological advancements swept through the casino-and-gambling industry, Donald's expertise and dedicated service played a vital role in the community's financial success.
