William (Bill) F. Jones, of Pleasantville, NY passed away on Wednesday, May 15th 2019. He was 76. Bill was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 6, 1943, to the late William E. and Marion Jones. He graduated from Valley Stream Central High School in 1961. After high school, Bill enlisted and proudly served in the US Navy for four and a half years aboard the attack aircraft carrier, USS Oriskany. He was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation and the Vietnam Service Medal. Bill’s continued commitment to serve led him to a career in law enforcement. He began his career with the New York City Police Department in 1967 where he was a patrolman and member of the Special Events Squad. After four years with the NYPD, he transferred to the Town of Bedford Police Department where he served for 34 years. On October 12, 1968 Bill married the love of his life, Susan Cornell at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in New Rochelle. They were married for 50 years. Bill was an extremely proud and devoted father to his two children; Bill Jr. (Marissa) and Stacey (Kenny Fischer). He was an adoring grandpa/pop-pop to Olivia and Liam Jones, and Charlotte and Genevieve Fischer. He is also survived by his brothers Kenneth, David and Raymond Jones and many nieces and nephews. Bill was an avid golfer and some of his best times were spent on the course with family and friends. He was a long time Jets season ticket holder and Mets fan. Bill was a member of the Katonah American Legion Post 1575 and Mahopac VFW Post 5491 where he served as former Commander. In his retirement, Bill continued to serve the community of Pleasantville where he was a resident for 49 years, as a School Crossing Guard and an employee of Beecher Flooks Funeral Home. He truly loved helping others which was evident in the many lives he touched throughout his life and career. Bill was one of a kind, a man that made an impact on all who knew him. The family will receive friends at the Beecher Flooks Funeral Home in Pleasantville on Monday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 PM. Funeral Service on Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasantville. Interment will follow at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla.In lieu of flowers, donations to Emanuel Lutheran Church, 197 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570, in his name would be appreciated.