ANTHONY WATT
Lloyd Jones didnât wait for things to happen, he made them happen, and he always made things better when he did.
Jones, and his daughter, Bella, 11, both of Davenport, were killed Dec. 4 in a vehicle crash in the Peoria area. They are survived by several family members.
âHe had an infectious smile,â Tim Schlicksup, owner of Knilans Furniture and Interior Design and Jonesâ employer, said. âThat was the first thing that helped you know he made everything better.â
Jones managed the warehouse at Knilansâ, repaired furniture, performed deliveries and was just an all-around fixer, Schlicksup said.
When Jones first began working for Knilansâ, a couple of workers were explaining a project for which they would be responsible in the warehouse â moving some shelves and their contents. Jones just started moving the boxes right then. Why wait?