Bryan Williams “Jack” Jones Obituary (1925

Bryan William "Jack" Jones, 90 of Newberry, FL went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2016. Jack was born on August 11, 1925 in Jackson, Mississippi to Robert and Lottie Mae Jones. He was the eighth child of 22 children; Ethel, Robert Andrew, Ralph Victor, Thurman Paul, James Gordon, Malcom Ray "Mack", Harold Lloyd "Cecil", Phillip Benard "Bill", Lemuel Thomas "Tom", Viola, Leola, Mary, Ruth, Ruby, Enoch Travis "Sonny", Gerald Lee, Lowry Matthews, Sandra, Betty, Hazel and Ronnie Lee. Jack retired from Florida Rock as a diesel mechanic in 1988. In his earlier career he worked for the City Bus Company with Mr. Woodrow Shaw. He also worked for Florida Fryers. He later owned and operated Jones Service Center in Gainesville which was located on the corner of 6th Street and N.W. 23rd Avenue. Jack was a Christian and loved the Lord with all his heart. He eagerly shared the Gospel and all of the things the Lord had done for him with everyone he met. He was a member of Bronson Road Church. He was a dedicated father and Papa. He enjoyed traveling, cooking, farming and spending time with his family. He is survived by his son Michael Bryan Jones (Susan) of Newberry and his daughter Jeanneen Cannon (Darryl) of Newberry and six grandchildren, Bryan, Lance, Lauren, Chase, Mike, and Rachel and eight great grandchildren, Alyssa, Bailee, Aaron, Kilee, Brantlee, Garrett, Luke & Chase Jr. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Bronson Road Church, 13830 N.E. 80th Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Bronson Road Church, 13830 N.E. 80th Avenue, Newberry, Florida 32669.