JONES -- Orson P. Jr., 85, known to many of his friends as O.P., born in Johnstown, CO. July 7, 1913, died Sept. 21, 1998.

Preceded in death by his loving wife Geraldine.  Orson is survived by his children, Nancy (Jerry) Martin, Stephen (Sharon) Phillips DDS, Julie (Rick) Wright, and Orson P. III "Penn" (Carol), all living in East County, 18 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Orson also leaves a sister Mary Smith of San Diego, several nieces and nephews.  O.P. retired as a Lieutenant from the San Diego Police Dept. and achieved the rank of Colonel in the US Army Reserves.

Until the time of his death Orson was actively involved in his church, Grace Baptist Church which was founded by his father Orson Sr.

LIEUTENANT ORSON P. JONES Jr.

BADGE 29

SDPD 08/15/1940 - 01/18/1968

07/07/1913 - 09/21/1998

THE THIN BLUE LINE

Promoted to Sergeant 01/01/1951

Promoted to Lieutenant 08/15/1958

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