Martin Joe "Marty" Jones, the son of John "Junior" Jones and Fern Milgrove was born March 5, 1949, in Red Oak, Iowa. He passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 11 days.

Marty was raised in Red Oak, where he graduated in 1967 from Red Oak High School. He was drafted into the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he served two tours. Marty married Cathryn Vanderhoof on November 15, 1969, in Red Oak. Following his first discharge, Marty and Cathy lived in Red Oak, Iowa, where he worked at Doll Distributing, delivering beer. After Jenny was born, Marty opened a Pool Hall in Shenandoah, IA. Marty then re-enlisted in the Army and was stationed at Ft. Bragg in North Carolina. This is where their two sons, Landon and Andrew, were born. Marty, Cathy and the family moved back to Red Oak when Marty accepted a position at Red Oak Forge. In 1982, they made their home on a farm in Carbon, Iowa. Marty had an entrepreneurial spirit, helping his parents with the Rainbow Cafe while also opening and operating Midwest Fur Buyers. Marty later purchased the Rainbow Cafe from his parents, which he owned and operated until he stepped back from the business in 2013. After his retirement from the restaurant/bar business, Marty drove a school bus for Southwest Valley, where he enjoyed interacting with the kids. In his spare time Marty loved farming. He did not love building a fence or chasing cows, but he did enjoy teaching his kids how to work, as well as the choice words required for moving cattle. Marty was also known as a master gardener and mediocre gambler. Marty's true passion was attending his kids' and grandkids' activities. Marty was a member of the Carbon Community Church and the American Legion.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, David Lee Jones; brother, John Jones; father-in-law, Bill Vanderhoof, and brother-in-law, Randy Vanderhoof.

Marty is survived by his wife, Cathryn Jones of Carbon, IA; three children: Jenny (David) Warren of Glenwood, IA, Landon Jones of Seattle, WA and Andrew (Susan) Jones of Red Oak, IA; four grandchildren: Seth (Ashley) and Derek (Sissy) Warren, and Abbey and Keely Jones; four great-grandchildren: Levi, Mason, Ellie and Audrey Warren; sister, Denice "Sis" (Jeff) Bogenreif of Red Oak, IA; nieces and nephews, mother-in-law, Carolyn Vanderhoof of Red Oak, IA; sister-in-law, Carolyn Vanderhoof, and brothers-in-law, Rod Vanderhoof and Reggie Vanderhoof; other relatives and friends.

May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Memorial Graveside Service with Military Rites will be held
Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
At Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, IA

Family may meet at the funeral home for procession to the cemetery, friends may meet at the cemetery.

Celebration of Life Gathering will be on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Carbon Community Center, Carbon, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Marty's arrangements and serving his family.