Mike Jones, 56, of Grinnell, died on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at UnityPoint Grinnell Regional Medical Center. A private family service will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at the Smith Funeral Home with Rev. John Epperson officiating. Interment will be at Westfield Cemetery south of Grinnell. A public celebration of life gathering will be held from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm on Tuesday, December 28th at the Eagles in Grinnell. The family requests for those attending the gathering to wear their favorite sports team shirt to honor Mike's love of sports. Memorials may be designated to the Grinnell Tiger Booster Club and mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112. Memories and condolences may be shared with his family online at www.smithfh.com. Michael Wayne Jones was born the son of Ronald and Cheryl (McGee) Jones on April 10, 1965 in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. He was raised in Mt. Ayr and Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School with the class of 1984. Mike was united in marriage to Tonya Silva on April 11, 1992 at the Grinnell Christian Church. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Madison and Sydney. Their marriage later ended in divorce. Mike was a longtime employee of over 30 years at Donaldson's in Grinnell. He was a member of the UAW Local 1201. Mike was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and Iowa wrestling events. He was his daughters' biggest supporter in their school sports and activities. His enjoyments were canoeing, taking trips to Arizona, and going fishing on Light's pond. He will be remembered for his kindness, for being stubborn, and for being a loyal, dedicated father. Mike is survived by his daughters, Madison Jones of Mesa, Arizona and Sydney Jones of West Des Moines, Iowa; his mother, Cheryl Hillier of Mesa, Arizona; and his brother, Jeff Jones of Grinnell. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Jones; and his stepfather, Jack Hillier.