John Jones

John E. Jones, 73, beloved husband, father and Pops was called to his eternal resting place on January 8, 2023.

John was born on December 26, 1949 in Gadsden, AL. He graduated from Ensley High School in 1968. John married his high school sweetheart Gloria, on August 15, 1969. He attended IBEW to learn his electrical degree and began his career as an Electrician in 1971.

John enjoyed the outdoors. Some of the things he enjoyed in his younger days hunting, riding dirt bikes and water skiing. John was an avid Alabama football fan and loved the Crimson Tide. He also liked taking trips to the mountains, going to church, spending time with his family, bass fishing, cross-stitching, and was always up for a good game of canasta…but hated to lose!

John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gloria Jones; his daughter, Tania Oswalt (Shannon); his son, Timothy Jones (Heather, Alexis and Brock); three granddaughters, Brittany Wayman (Nick), Bethany Bearden (Andrew), Brooke Isbell (Chris); five great-grandchildren, Weston Wayman, Ashton Bearden, Tinley Grace Isbell, Brayden Bearden, Camden Wayman; brother, Eddie Jones (Joette); as well as several nieces and nephews, and a host of many close friends.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmiett Jones; his brother and best friend, Joseph Wayne Jones; twin sister, Janie Robinson; and sister, Pamela Moore.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the Healing Place Church 5709 Trussville Clay Rd., Trussville, AL 35173 from 5pm- 7pm. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 13, 2023 at 12pm at the Healing Place Church and Graveside Services will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.