| Location | Mancat, Wales |
| Age | 86 years |
| Cause of Death | Blood Clot |
| Date of Birth | 30/08/1919 |
| Date of Death | 17/09/2005 |
| Visitors | 1,244 since 27/08/2008 |
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This is a tribute page to George Denis Jones AKA DODI, Big Daddy, created by his family in his
loving memory and for those that knew him across the world.
A loving Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad, Uncle and Brother, you leaving us was unexpected and has left
a big void in the family. Many hearts were broken and we miss you so much, we still cry, we laugh
and we talk about you often. You are still and always will be the head of the family.
30 August 1919 - 17 September 2005
Beautiful service in a church in Wales many attended old solider's, boxers and your family and
friends from far and wide. The lads carried you in with pride to the sound of Rocky your boxing
anthem. A very difficult day but we did you proud. Tough old solider to the end never ever
complained and we did not realise how ill you where. You left us, we tried to bring you back but it
was not meant to be, we laid you to rest in perfect peace in Harden on top of a beautiful Welsh Hill
overlooking the countyside
You fought in World War 2 in the Welsh Dessert Rats, front line, gaining many awards for your
bravery, including the George Cross. Later living in Italy as a milotory Police Corporal.
You returned to Wales working at Welsh Steel works for 20 plus years until being made redundant with
half of Wales!
Well known across Wales as boxer DODI fighting many fights for the Welsh Boxing Club and for being a
bit of a hard man
Remembered by all for riding your bike topless and your many tatoos especially the large naked lady
on your right forearm!
You was a well known, loved and respected man in different places across the world and across Wales
and Manchester. You loved and lived for your family all your life, especially the grandchildren that
miss you terribly, you gave us everything you could ever offer all your life and devoted yourself
and life to protecting all your family. We will never forget you ever and will always respect and
treasure your memory for ever more.
Please feel free to leave a tribute if George was known to you or you just wish to pay your respects
and share some love and peace, the family will appreciate it.
We love and miss you more than words can say Big Man R.I.P. xxx
We all hurt when we lose our loved one's that mean so much to us,
so.........
Thought of today to keep and remember....
Too often we don't realise what we have until it is gone;
Too often we wait too late to say 'I'm sorry - I was wrong.'
Sometimes it seems we hurt the ones we hold dearest to our hearts;
And we allow foolish things to tear our lives apart.
Far too many times we let unimportant things into our minds;
And then it's usually too late to see what made us blind.
So be sure that you let people know how much they mean to you;
Take that time to say the words before your time is through.
Be sure that you appreciate everything you've got
And be thankful for the little things in life that mean a lot.
Thank you
too all our gonetoosoon friends who left messages & pictures for Grandad, sending peace & love to you all xxxxxxxx
Birthday Love xx
To our wonderful Gramps, on what would have been your 90th Birthday today, we love and miss you so very much.
Not a day goes by when ur not thought of,your name spoken or in our minds. We so wish you were still here & could have spent a little more time with us all. I often think of all the things your missing, but ur not really as we know you walk beside us each and every day, watching over us.
Love you grandad, we all do, have a lovely day with all the other angels our big man, we will have a pint with u later.
sending all our love now & foreverxxxxx your loving familyxxxxxxxxxxxxx
We miss you xxx
Happy Dads Day our wonderful grandad. Sending love to you we miss you now and forever xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Happy Easter xxx
Hi Grandad, the Welsh lot are on there way down & said to leave you a Happy Easter message. Everyones coming round for Del's Birthday & we are havin a garden party make sure the sun keeps up! As usual lots of good food, beer & wine, just what u like! Come & have a guinness with ur Del he has put ur chair out, we miss & love you big man xxxxxxxxxxxx
For You Old Solider xxxxx
You've always had a special place,
deep within my heart.
Forever there it will remain,
whether we're near or far apart.
You've always been a favourite,
to everyone you know.
You've always made me happy,
when I was feeling low.
The kind advice you gave to me,
will never be replaced.
Nothing else can ever compare,
when I see a smile upon your face.
I want you to know I love you,
and you mean the world to me.
You're the star I'll always wish upon,
the light I'll always see.
Now, always & forever xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Our Shining Star xx
There is a star in Heaven
and on it is a place,
that's been reserved for you since birth
a place meant for your name.
This star has watched you through the years
but it could not stand alone,
it rested high on angel wings
awaiting your trip home.
You slipped away, I held you close,
your soul flowed through my heart,
I felt your last breath through my tears
I felt your pain depart.
Tonight I looked up to the sky
and there for me to view
was one lone star shining bright
your name was shining too.
You were my angel on this earth,
you're my angel in the sky.
Wait for me, someday you'll see
our names shine side by side.
xxx
PEACE XX
YOU WERE MY SUNSHINE ON A WINTER DAY
WHEN I WAS LOST YOU LIT MY WAY
I PRAY I'LL BE WITH YOU AGAIN
TO END MY GRIEF AND HEAL MY PAIN
ITS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU HERE
YOUR PICTURES I CANT HELP BUT STARE
SO DEAR IS WHAT YOU ARE TO ME
INSIDE MY HEART YOU'LL ALWAYS BE
YOUR FACE I SEE THROUGH TEARFUL EYES
MY SMILE IS JUST MY BRAVE DISGUISE
BUT NO ONE CRIES IN HEAVEN ABOVE
THERE IS NO PAIN THERE'S ONLY LOVE
A PURE WHITE DOVE SENDS ME YOUR PEACE
TO HELP ME COPE AND FEEL AT EASE
AND PLEASE GOD ANSWER JUST ONE PREAYER
TAKE CARE OF MY LOSS SO DEAR.
XXXX WE LOVE AND MISS YOU
NEVER FORGET.XX
NEVER FORGET.XX
ALTHOUGH WE SMILE
AND MAKE NO FUSS
YOUR DEEPLY MISSED BY ALL OF US,
NOBODY KNOWS THE GRIEF WE BEAR
WHEN WE ALL MEET AND YOUR NOT THERE
THOUGH YEARS HAVE PASSED
SINCE THAT SAD DAY
YOU CLOSED YOUR EYES
AND SLIPPED AWAY,
THE LEAVES WILL FALL
THE SUN WILL SET,
BUT THOSE WHO LOVED
WILL NEVER FORGET.
YOU WERE MY SUNSHINE ON A WINTER DAY
WHEN I WAS LOST YOU LIT MY WAY
I PRAY I'LL BE WITH YOU AGAIN
TO END MY GRIEF AND HEEL MY PAIN
ITS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU HERE
YOUR PICTURES I CANT HELP BUT STARE
SO DEAR IS WHAT YOU ARE TO ME
INSIDE MY HEART YOU'LL ALWAYS BE
YOUR FACE I SEE THROUGH TEARFUL EYES
MY SMILE IS JUST MY BRAVE DISGUISE
BUT NO ONE CRIES IN HEAVEN ABOVE
THERE IS NO PAIN THERE'S ONLY LOVE
A PURE WHITE DOVE SENDS ME YOUR PEACE
TO HELP ME COPE AND FEEL AT EASE
AND PLEASE GOD ANSWER JUST ONE PREAYER
TAKE CARE OF MY LOSS SO DEAR.
xxxxx
Feel My touch xx
we'll meet again I have not turned my back on you,
so there is no need to cry.
I'm watching you from heaven,
just beyond the morning sky.
I've seen you almost fall apart,
when you could barely stand.
I asked the Lord to comfort you,
and watched him take your hand.
He told me you are in more pain,
then I could ever be.
He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard,
then gave your hand to me.
Although you may not feel my touch,
or see me by your side.
I've whispered that I love you,
while I wiped each tear you cried.
So please try not to ache for me,
one day,
beyond the dark and stormy sky,
a Rainbow lights the way.
xxxxxx
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