Emerson L. Jones, age 85, of rural Upland, IN, passed away at 4:07 AM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Marion Health in Marion, IN.  Emerson was born on Wednesday, August 28, 1940, in Huntington Co., IN. to the late Clarence E. & Florence Olive (York) Jones.  He married Edith "Ann" (Moorman) Jones on Friday, June 30, 1961 in Warren, IN.  Emerson was a graduate of Warren High School. He worked as a truck driver for Shell Oil Co. for several years before retiring in 1996. Emerson was a farmer and was a member of the Flying J's at I 69 & 18 local coffee shop. He enjoyed farming and traveling and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and great grandkids.

He will be forever missed by his wife of nearly 65 years, Edith "Ann" (Moorman) Jones, Upland, IN, children, Jack (Jenny) Jones, Marion, IN, Kenny (Sheri) Jones, Van Buren, IN, Steve (Cindy) Jones, Warren, IN, Theresia (Rod) Stevens, Van Buren, IN, John (Ronda) Jones, Van Buren, IN, & Mike (Angie) Jones, Upland, IN, brothers, Bob (Barb) Jones, Warren, IN, &  Charles (Chris) Jones, Markle, IN, sisters, Shirley Lamont, Warren, IN, & Mary Jones,  sister-in-law, Charlotte Jones, English, FL, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and a great grandchild due in April.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence E. & Florence Olive (York) Jones, brother, Allen Jones, sisters - Jean and Betty Jones, sister-in-law, Patsy Jones, and great grandson, Axel Dressler.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Glancy H. Brown & Son Funeral Home located at 203 N. Matilda St. Warren, IN. on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

A service to celebrate Emerson's life will follow at 3:00 PM with Rev. Connie Hull   officiating.

Preferred memorials:  Jefferson Christian Church 5220 S. 800 E.  Upland, IN.  46989

Arrangements are being handled by Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home in Van Buren.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com