Henry Bernard Jones Jr.

Henry Bernard Jones, Jr., fondly known as Butch, Dad, Pops, and Grandpa, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on October 10, 1944, he was the son of Henry Bernard and Florence Wood Jones, Sr. who preceded him in death. His identical twin brother William Wood Jones died three days after birth on October 13, 1944. Henry, richly blessed with a large family, lovingly leaves behind his wife of 56 years Carol Clark Jones, two daughters Kelly Jones Murphy (Troy) and Robyn Jones DeVore (Chris) and two sons James Bradley Jones (Niki) and Brenton Clark Jones (Anika). His eight grandchildren and two great granddaughters were the light of his life. A third great grandchild is due in May. He is also survived by sister Florence “Sissy” Crysup (Mike) and brother Jimmy (Debbie) along with several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Henry attended Tyler Public Schools – Gary Elementary, Hogg Junior High, and Robert E. Lee High School Class of 1962. After completing two years at Tyler Junior College, he pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas, Austin, Texas. Upon graduation in 1967 he began his career at Howe-Baker Engineers, Inc., in Tyler, Texas. Much of this time was spent in sales travelling all over the world and conducting business on behalf of the company. He became the longest tenured employee retiring with approximately 42 years of service to the company plus an additional three summers while in college serving as an apprentice. An avid sports fan Henry was a “walking, talking” sports encyclopedia. He loved cheering on his beloved Texas Longhorns. Living in the Greater New York area for nearly 7 years greatly influenced him to become a lover of ice hockey. After moving back to Texas, he passionately followed The Dallas Stars. He loved watching his grandkids thrive in the sports and activities they were involved in. He also loved the game of golf. For holes in one wife Carol was up 2-0 but he came storming back. Final score 3-2. Volunteering and community service became his passion in retirement years. As a faithful member of Green Acres Baptist Church, he served as Worship Greeter, Worship Host in the Bethany Suite, Director of The Seekers Sunday Morning Bible Study Class and member of the Military Ministry Committee. He was a Life Coach for the First Tee of Greater Tyler teaching young people the nine core values of honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgment using the game of golf as a teaching tool. From 2012 to 2022 he worked the front information desk of the Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital logging in 4,238 hours. Henry was a very active member in the Gideons International Tyler East Camp and faithfully served as secretary.

Henry Bernard Jones Jr.

October 10, 1944 - March 2, 2024