Gerald H. Jones

Age 93, of Carrollton, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his home. He was born January 22, 1927 in Amsterdam to George Jones and Bessie Eshbaugh. He worked at PCC and worked in woodworking and electrical for many years. He served as a US Marine during WWII and the Korean War. He was the past president of the Carrollton Eagles Aerie #2185 and was a member of the Carrollton VFW Post #3301.

He is preceded in death by his ex-wife, Jean Jones; caregiver and friend, Bonnie Nape; 3 sisters, Margaret Poth, Hattie Guthrie and Agnes Jones; a brother, Franklin Jones.

He is survived by his caregiver and friend, Tracy Craven of Carrollton, daughter, Katherine (Tim) Troyer of Hanoverton; 4 sons, Gerald "Ed" Jones of Citrus, FL, Michael (Diana) Jones of Minerva, David Jones of Malvern, Tim (Susie) of Waco, 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Friday at 1:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Rev. Chet Howes officiating. Burial will be held at Heritage Memorial Gardens.