Obituary of Gary Alan Jones
Gary Alan Jones, 73, of Doniphan, MO, departed this life Tuesday, March 22, 2022. He was born September 2, 1948 in Doniphan to Thomas Alan Jones and Jean (McGhehey) Short.
Gary served in and retired from the United States Air Force. He was a fighter pilot and retired with the title of Captain. Gary then became a Publix Manager. He later retired from this position also. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and reading in his spare time. Gary attended Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Oxly, MO.
Gary was married to Maria Louisa Rapiso Jones. She survives. Also surviving are his sons, John Paul Jones of Gainesville, FL, Thomas Antonio Jones of Seattle, WA, and Ian (Xin) Jones of Oakland, CA; sisters, Patty (Ronnie) Dawes of Doniphan, Diana Jones, also of Doniphan, and Bashie Ruth (Yancy) Reed of Zalma, MO; and his brother, Denver Jones of Doniphan.
The family will have a private memorial at a later date.