In Memoriam: CB Jones Jr., Aunt Millie’s Bakery

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In Memoriam: CB Jones Jr., Aunt Millie’s Bakery

14 Aug 2025

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FORT WAYNE, IN — CB Jones Jr., VP of manufacturing for Aunt Millie’s Bakery, passed away on Aug. 11. He was 61 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra; his children, Kristin Johnson, Curtis Jones and Cassie Houston; his sister, Gerri Wilkerson; and eight great-grandchildren.

Jones spent more than 20 years at the Fort Wayne, IN-based commercial baking company. Prior to his tenure as VP of manufacturing, he served as director of manufacturing for 20 years.

A visitation will be held Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home & Crematory in Sidney, OH, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m.