Chief Charlie Jones Retires
Friends, family, members of the fire department, and neighbors from across the state joined with leaders last Saturday to celebrate Caruthersville Fire Chief Charlie Jones and to honor him for his 53 years of service to the community through the fire department. Jones is a pillar in the community, a great blessing to many, and will continue to be an asset to his friends and neighbors.
Assistant Chief Lynn Moss will be stepping into the Chief position and Jones assures the community Moss is ready and able to take the lead.
“Yesterday I celebrated my Retirement Celebration after 53 years as a member of the Caruthersville Fire Department, 37 years as Fire Chief,” said Jones. “I was overwhelmed by the celebration, how well planned it was and to those who took the time to come and celebrate with me. It was definitely an awesome event. Something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I would like to thank Mayor Sue Grantham and all of the members of the Fire Department, my family and everyone who helped to make it such a great time. The presentations were fantastic from the resolutions to certificates to all of the cards, gifts, money, flowers and a beautiful gold-plated axe given by the great guys at the Hayti Fire Department, and a check from the Steele Fire Department. I had the opportunity to meet with former Firefighters and Fire Chiefs. I thank God for having served this community for the past 53 years, and I appreciate all who have wished me well in my upcoming retirement on May 31. May God Bless!”
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