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MENTONE — A World War II veteran who served northern Indiana as a minister will celebrate his 100th birthday this weekend.
T.R. Jones, Mentone, started life on a farm in Calloway County, Ky., on June 9, 1918.
He served as a medic in the 200th Medical Battalion, 20th Armored Division, United States Army, during World War II. While stationed in Germany, France and Belgium, Jones often organized Bible studies with his fellow soldiers, a trait he would carry on in civilian life.
He met his wife, Louise, during a church service in Murray, Ky., but they wouldn't see each other again until five years later, when they were both students at Murray State College. They will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary in June.
Jones served as minister at Mentone Church of Christ, where he remains a member, and preached for 50 years throughout Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee. He also worked as a middle and high school English teacher.
