Glen D. Jones, born June 11, 1936, in Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully September 17, 2021, in Sarasota, Florida to be with the Lord. Glen fought a courageous battle with lung cancer and died with family at his side. Glen was raised on a farm in St Charles, Iowa. He graduated from St Charles High School in 1954. A talented baseball player, Glen considered a scholarship offer from Drake University. In the end, he chose to get married and start a family with Donna Marie Hand, whom he'd met while living in Collins, Iowa. They were married on February 5, 1955, at Methodist Church, Maxwell, Iowa. Glen worked for Sutherland Lumber Co., then Ilten Lumber Co, then managed Des Moines Cashway, all in Des Moines. Glen and Donna moved the family to Cedar Rapids when Glen was hired by National Gypsum Company, where he worked from 1966 until 2000, retiring at the age of 64. While working for National Gypsum, Glen was often named Salesman of the Year. Glen and Donna retired permanently to Sarasota, Florida in 2010. Glen enjoyed retirement and was a member of many civic organizations including being a Master Mason of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, SAHIB Shrine of Sarasota, Florida, lifetime member of Elks Club and Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Sons of the American Legion. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 10141 of Bradenton, Florida. Glen was passionate about his Iowa Hawkeyes and watched their football games with much joy. His favorite movies were westerns, and he especially loved those that featured John Wayne. Glen was predeceased by his son Kirk Jones, his parents Glen H. Jones and Leona Mae Comp Jones, and his sister Dess Lee Talimonchuk. Glen is survived by his beloved wife Donna, who he was devoted to for 66 years. He is also survived by his children; Joel Jones, Dianne McGrath (Kevin), Brian Jones (Victoria) and Michael Jones (Hollis), his seven grandchildren; Jamie Bryant (Jason), Joseph Jones, Adam Vincent (Amy), Adrianne Jones (Matt), Nicholas Jones, Abagale Richardson (Brandon) and Spencer Jones; and his six great grandchildren Jonas, Jameson, Aydan, Jiovani, Aurora and Trenton. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (422 First Street) in Maxwell with burial to follow at Collins Evergreen Cemetery in Collins. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The service will be livestreamed and can be watched by going to www.rasmussonfh.com, then clicking on Glen's photo, then Tribute Wall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: SAHIB Shrine, 600 N. Beneva Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232, Attn: Recorder. Please include, "In memory of Glen D. Jones" on check. Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Maxwell is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com