Phillip Jonas' Obituary
Phillip Glenn Jonas, 63, of Monroe, NC succumbed to a spinal cord injury on Wednesday May 8, 2024, at Hospice House of Union County. He was born on February 18, 1961, in Rutherford County to the late Glenn and Carolyn Jonas.
Phil worked for Airport Group International for over 20 years leading the fueling crew at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Phil had a love for planes and all water sports, including diving, boating, skiing, swimming, lifeguarding, jet skiing, paddle boating and fishing. He even learned to ski behind a jet boat, did flips on wake boards, slalom skied and accidently barefoot skied. Phil had a sincere love for his family and friends. He enjoyed driving the Nascar Experience and becoming part of the 160+ mph club. Phil’s friends will tell you that his wit was quick, and no one could tell a story better than him.
Phil is survived by his beloved wife of twenty-nine years, Beverly Gouch Jonas. He is also survived by his son Kenny Griffith and wife Katie of Denver, NC; daughter, Ashley McClam, and husband Anthony of Monroe, NC. Phil was proud to be called “PAW PAW” by his seven grandchildren Isaiah (13), Mariah (10), Josiah (9) and Sariah (4), Jackson (9), Parker (7) and Sawyer (4). Phil is also survived by his sister Lori Bullard and niece Kailee Bullard. He was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Carolyn Jonas.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, May 18 in the Fine Arts Center, located at Northside Baptist Church 333 Jeremiah Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to service. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. After the graveside service, the family invites friends back to the Fine Arts Center for a casual luncheon.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, for future spinal cord research.
About Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation (CDRF) is a 501 (c)(3) national, non-profit and self-help organization that was founded as a result of the merger of the American Paralysis Association and the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Its mission is to encourage and support worldwide research and activities designed to speed the progress toward a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and various central nervous system disorders. The foundation has also provided seed money for innovative medical research studies that are largely responsible for recent breakthroughs in the prevention of spinal cord injury and its treatments. In addition, CDRF international conference on spinal injury provides an important forum for the exchange of information among leaders in the field of spinal cord injury research. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) is a program of the CDRF. The PRC is a national clearinghouse of information and referrals on the subject of paralysis from any cause.
James Funeral Home, of Huntersville, is serving the family and obituary lovingly written by the family.
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