Dr. Martin F. Jones, M.D. Lansing Was born in Pittsburgh, PA, December 2, 1929, the son of Flavius and Margaret (Martin) Jones and passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 in Lansing. Martin is survived by his loving wife, Nancie; children, Martin D. "Marty", Michael F. (Tammy), Kristina L.; grandchildren, Michael C., Andrew M., Bryan D., Ellie Jones Brown; and great-grandson, Jonas Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ward Jones. Dr. Jones graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School, Pittsburgh in 1947, having played on their undefeated football team in 1946. He attended Muskingum University where he followed a premedical curriculum and played on their Ohio Conference championship football team in 1949 and 1950 and a Tangerine Bowl win. After graduation in 1951, he attended the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, graduating in 1955 with honors. Internship was at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Martin served in the US Navy from 1956-1958, retiring from the ready reserve as lieutenant commander in 1965. Although Dr. Jones fulfilled his military obligation, he never faced combat. However, he loved his country and was proud of his Navy service. He was a patriot. Martin attended Henry Ford Hospital, serving as a medical resident from 1958-1961 and a fellow in renal disease and hypertension 1961-1962. In July 1962, he joined Drs. Stow and Cordes in Lansing in the practice of internal medicine and non-invasive clinical cardiology. In 1966 he established the first chronic care hemodialysis program in Mid-Michigan. Subsequently, the program supported 23 patients doing home hemodialysis through a pilot funding program by Blue Cross of Michigan. Prior to that time, Sparrow Hospital ran in the red to support chronic hemodialysis patient care. In 1972, the federal government passed legislation to fund the care of dialysis patients through Medicare and Dr. Jones set up Lansing Nephrology with two associate nephrologists. In 1968 with assistance of Dr. Fedon Mavromatis, he set up the first cardiac care unit at Sparrow and served as the first chairman of the cardiac care committee, having served as the intensive care unit chairman for 10 years. In addition, Martin served on many other committees both at Sparrow Hospital and County Medical Society. From 1986-1988 he served as chief of staff of Sparrow. In the mid 1980's, Martin was named "Outstanding Physician of the Year" of the County Medical Society for his work in renal disease. In Feb., 2001 he was awarded a special tribute by the State of Michigan for his contributions to Sparrow Hospital and the people of Mid-Michigan. Subsequently, Martin was named to the first Sparrow Hall of Fame in 2006. After retirement in 2001, he again took up interest in athletics, winning many gold and silver medals in discus, javelin and shot put, participating in Senior Olympic Games in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Florida. Also, Martin enjoyed time in northern Michigan and Florida each year with his whole family. Martin is remembered by family and friends as fun-loving, good-humored, generous and kind. He was gentle and compassionate with children and pets. Martin gave support and encouragement to many people. The world was made better by his presence in it. His life was a blessing.