Owen Gibson

Jones, Jr.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Owen Gibson Jones, Jr.

Jan 23 1930 - Feb 01 2016

Owen Gibson Jones, Jr. of McKinney, Texas passed away on February 1, 2016 at the age of 86. He was born on January 23, 1930 to Owen Gibson Jones, Sr. and Bertie Cox Jones in Mexia, Texas. Owen married Nora Gail Maxwell on November 24, 1967 in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Southeastern University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Owen proudly served his country in the United States Army for 26 years and in the United States Navy for 4 years. He was in Public Affairs for the Military. Owen loved to play the trumpet with different bands for most of his life. He was of the Mormon faith.

Owen is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Nora Gail Jones of McKinney, Texas; daughters, Martha Coyer and husband Jim of San Demus, California, Melody Collins and husband Chris, and Marilyn Jones all of McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, Colby Coyer, Cameron Coyer, Kendall Coyer, Natalie Jones and husband Jeff, Heather Nixon and husband Derek, Rickey Wheeler and wife Destiny, and Kelsie Collins; great-grandchildren, Conor, Ace, Bliss, Chloe, Scott, Kennedee, Abbi, and Cai; and numerous other loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Sunday afternoon, February 7, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.

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