Born October 10, 1932 and slipped the surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God on October 16, 2015. He was born in Arthur (Claiborne County), Tennessee to Zack Jones and Jane Duncan Jones. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen Pritchard Jones. He was a veteran of the Korean War while serving in the United States Navy and retired as Tech Sergeant from the United States Air Force. He had a great respect for his country. He was a member of the Gap Creek Baptist Church in Arthur, Tennessee. He was a gentle, humble man. He was happiest with outdoor activities. Besides his wife Helen, he is survived by his children Kathy Adams, and Steve Jones (Pam) both of Panama City FL, Randall Jones (Glenda) of Jacksonville FL; six grandchildren Kelly Therrien, Amanda Burman, Kayla Gibbens, Evan Jones, Wesley Jones and Paul Jones and six great grandchildren all of Panama City FL; survived by one sister Jody Pearl Napier of Columbus MS. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers Verlin, Parlin, C. Lee, Clyde and Lenorad Jones and sisters Eula, Opal and Beulah. Pallbearers will be Evan Jones, Wesley Jones, Paul Jones, Richard Gibbens Jr., Will Therrien, and Stuart Burman. Services will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at 2 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.