William D. “Slick” Jones

William D. “Slick” Jones died peacefully on April 9th, 2017 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware at the age of 78. He was also affectionately known as “Billy Boy” and by his wife “Blue”.

Bill was born on March 9th, 1939 in Binghamton, New York. During his high school years he was an avid athlete in football and diving. After serving in the U.S Navy, he moved to Delaware county where he played semi-pro football for Tinicum A.C.. He worked as a machinist at Lenape Forge before retiring to Rehoboth Beach where he enjoyed boating and fishing.

Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sharon; his three children: John Sperratore (Tracie), Lisa Gittman (Elwood) and William Jones, Jr.; his four grandsons: Justin, Ryan, Connor and Billy III; his sister Patricia Latini; and his aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and his faithful cat “Mitzi”. He is preceded in death by his father William H. Jones, Mother-Antoinette Ferraro Jones and his sister Marie Jack.

Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE. In lieu of flowers please send donations in his name to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803. The family would like to thank all that were involved in his care. Please visit Bill’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com