Michael Howie

CROWN POINT — The union for Lake County correctional officers is raising money to cover memorial service funds for Ronald T. Jones, the officer who died Saturday in a hit-and-run car crash in Schererville.

Lake County Local 11 Correctional Association created a GoFundMe on Monday. It has amassed more than $3,000 in donations from more than 40 people as of Tuesday afternoon.

The GoFundMe called Jones, 58, "an all around goofball" who had "an awesome sense of humor either laughing with you or at himself." He reportedly loved House Music, Star Wars and enjoyed reading and writing science fiction novels.

"His presence will be deeply missed each and every day," the GoFundMe said. "His legacy will live on in the lives he touched. Your help and support in giving Officer Jones

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