Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jay P. Jones, Jr. was born on December 4, 1966, in Waco, Texas. Jay entered Eternal Rest on March 25, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas.
A visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Schertz Funeral Home, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Selma. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017, at St. Martin's of Tours Cemetery, 7915 Heritage Pkwy, in West, Texas.
Lt. Col. Jones grew up on a farm outside Waco, and showed champion steers in high school. After graduating from Connally High School in 1985, Jay attended Texas A&M where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and Parson's Mounted Cavalry. In 1989 he graduated cum laude with a degree in Poultry Science. He continued his education throughout his career by earning an MBA in Quality Management, an M.S. in Organizational Management and a Masters of Military Arts and Science.
Jay spent 23 years in the United States Air Force as a Space Operations Officer. After graduating top of his class at Officer Training School and earning distinguished graduate from Undergraduate Missile Training, he reported to Cheyenne, Wyoming, for his first missile assignment. The following years included duty stations in Colorado Springs, Colorado, San Antonio, Denver, Colorado and the Pentagon in Washington D.C.
While in Denver, Jay's family was named 460th Space Wing's Military Family of the year. At the pinnacle of his career, he commanded the 460th Operations Support Squadron. During his final assignment in San Antonio, he served a deployment to the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.
His major military awards include five Meritorious Service Medals, the Joint Service Commendation Medal and three Air Force Commendation Medals. Throughout the course of his very full life, Jay was a lifelong 4-H and FFA member and supporter. He was a member of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture Development Council. In addition to this, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets Association and was a regional Corps of Cadets recruiter. He was an officer at his local Aggie Club wherever he was stationed. He spent many years coaching youth sports. Jay served as a Eucharistic minister, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #6358, and a member of Saint Michael's Society. He also served as a life member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition as well as an Honor Flight coordinator.
After retiring from the Air Force, Jay fulfilled his dream of becoming an entrepreneur by opening a home health care business in San Antonio. Jay passed on his love of raising animals to his children. He always put his family and others first, and never said no to a volunteer opportunity.
Jay lived and loved life to the fullest. He loved God, his family and friends, his country and his Aggies.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roscoe "RR" and Caroline Jones; as well as Jim and Nellie Cornelius.
Jay is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Pamela Jones; and his three sons, Brandon, Blake and Brock. He is also survived by his parents, Jay P. Jones Sr. and Juanita Jones; his brothers, Bo and Kathleen Jones and Justin and Kinna Jones. Additionally, he is survived by his in-laws, Marge and Ted Meyers; and brother-in-law, Kevin Meyers. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers make donations to Parson's Mounted Cavalry or online at www.txamfoundation.com.Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
Obituary published online 29 Mar 2017 by Waco Tribune Herald, Waco, Texas.
(Son of Jay P & Juanita Jones, and husband of Pamela Jones.)
A visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Schertz Funeral Home, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Selma. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017, at St. Martin's of Tours Cemetery, 7915 Heritage Pkwy, in West, Texas.
Lt. Col. Jones grew up on a farm outside Waco, and showed champion steers in high school. After graduating from Connally High School in 1985, Jay attended Texas A&M where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and Parson's Mounted Cavalry. In 1989 he graduated cum laude with a degree in Poultry Science. He continued his education throughout his career by earning an MBA in Quality Management, an M.S. in Organizational Management and a Masters of Military Arts and Science.
Jay spent 23 years in the United States Air Force as a Space Operations Officer. After graduating top of his class at Officer Training School and earning distinguished graduate from Undergraduate Missile Training, he reported to Cheyenne, Wyoming, for his first missile assignment. The following years included duty stations in Colorado Springs, Colorado, San Antonio, Denver, Colorado and the Pentagon in Washington D.C.
While in Denver, Jay's family was named 460th Space Wing's Military Family of the year. At the pinnacle of his career, he commanded the 460th Operations Support Squadron. During his final assignment in San Antonio, he served a deployment to the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.
His major military awards include five Meritorious Service Medals, the Joint Service Commendation Medal and three Air Force Commendation Medals. Throughout the course of his very full life, Jay was a lifelong 4-H and FFA member and supporter. He was a member of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture Development Council. In addition to this, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets Association and was a regional Corps of Cadets recruiter. He was an officer at his local Aggie Club wherever he was stationed. He spent many years coaching youth sports. Jay served as a Eucharistic minister, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #6358, and a member of Saint Michael's Society. He also served as a life member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition as well as an Honor Flight coordinator.
After retiring from the Air Force, Jay fulfilled his dream of becoming an entrepreneur by opening a home health care business in San Antonio. Jay passed on his love of raising animals to his children. He always put his family and others first, and never said no to a volunteer opportunity.
Jay lived and loved life to the fullest. He loved God, his family and friends, his country and his Aggies.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roscoe "RR" and Caroline Jones; as well as Jim and Nellie Cornelius.
Jay is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Pamela Jones; and his three sons, Brandon, Blake and Brock. He is also survived by his parents, Jay P. Jones Sr. and Juanita Jones; his brothers, Bo and Kathleen Jones and Justin and Kinna Jones. Additionally, he is survived by his in-laws, Marge and Ted Meyers; and brother-in-law, Kevin Meyers. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers make donations to Parson's Mounted Cavalry or online at www.txamfoundation.com.Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
Obituary published online 29 Mar 2017 by Waco Tribune Herald, Waco, Texas.
(Son of Jay P & Juanita Jones, and husband of Pamela Jones.)
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jay P. Jones, Jr. was born on December 4, 1966, in Waco, Texas. Jay entered Eternal Rest on March 25, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas.
A visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Schertz Funeral Home, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Selma. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017, at St. Martin's of Tours Cemetery, 7915 Heritage Pkwy, in West, Texas.
Lt. Col. Jones grew up on a farm outside Waco, and showed champion steers in high school. After graduating from Connally High School in 1985, Jay attended Texas A&M where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and Parson's Mounted Cavalry. In 1989 he graduated cum laude with a degree in Poultry Science. He continued his education throughout his career by earning an MBA in Quality Management, an M.S. in Organizational Management and a Masters of Military Arts and Science.
Jay spent 23 years in the United States Air Force as a Space Operations Officer. After graduating top of his class at Officer Training School and earning distinguished graduate from Undergraduate Missile Training, he reported to Cheyenne, Wyoming, for his first missile assignment. The following years included duty stations in Colorado Springs, Colorado, San Antonio, Denver, Colorado and the Pentagon in Washington D.C.
While in Denver, Jay's family was named 460th Space Wing's Military Family of the year. At the pinnacle of his career, he commanded the 460th Operations Support Squadron. During his final assignment in San Antonio, he served a deployment to the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.
His major military awards include five Meritorious Service Medals, the Joint Service Commendation Medal and three Air Force Commendation Medals. Throughout the course of his very full life, Jay was a lifelong 4-H and FFA member and supporter. He was a member of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture Development Council. In addition to this, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets Association and was a regional Corps of Cadets recruiter. He was an officer at his local Aggie Club wherever he was stationed. He spent many years coaching youth sports. Jay served as a Eucharistic minister, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #6358, and a member of Saint Michael's Society. He also served as a life member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition as well as an Honor Flight coordinator.
After retiring from the Air Force, Jay fulfilled his dream of becoming an entrepreneur by opening a home health care business in San Antonio. Jay passed on his love of raising animals to his children. He always put his family and others first, and never said no to a volunteer opportunity.
Jay lived and loved life to the fullest. He loved God, his family and friends, his country and his Aggies.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roscoe "RR" and Caroline Jones; as well as Jim and Nellie Cornelius.
Jay is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Pamela Jones; and his three sons, Brandon, Blake and Brock. He is also survived by his parents, Jay P. Jones Sr. and Juanita Jones; his brothers, Bo and Kathleen Jones and Justin and Kinna Jones. Additionally, he is survived by his in-laws, Marge and Ted Meyers; and brother-in-law, Kevin Meyers. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers make donations to Parson's Mounted Cavalry or online at www.txamfoundation.com.Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
Obituary published online 29 Mar 2017 by Waco Tribune Herald, Waco, Texas.
(Son of Jay P & Juanita Jones, and husband of Pamela Jones.)
A visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Schertz Funeral Home, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Selma. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2017, at St. Martin's of Tours Cemetery, 7915 Heritage Pkwy, in West, Texas.
Lt. Col. Jones grew up on a farm outside Waco, and showed champion steers in high school. After graduating from Connally High School in 1985, Jay attended Texas A&M where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and Parson's Mounted Cavalry. In 1989 he graduated cum laude with a degree in Poultry Science. He continued his education throughout his career by earning an MBA in Quality Management, an M.S. in Organizational Management and a Masters of Military Arts and Science.
Jay spent 23 years in the United States Air Force as a Space Operations Officer. After graduating top of his class at Officer Training School and earning distinguished graduate from Undergraduate Missile Training, he reported to Cheyenne, Wyoming, for his first missile assignment. The following years included duty stations in Colorado Springs, Colorado, San Antonio, Denver, Colorado and the Pentagon in Washington D.C.
While in Denver, Jay's family was named 460th Space Wing's Military Family of the year. At the pinnacle of his career, he commanded the 460th Operations Support Squadron. During his final assignment in San Antonio, he served a deployment to the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq.
His major military awards include five Meritorious Service Medals, the Joint Service Commendation Medal and three Air Force Commendation Medals. Throughout the course of his very full life, Jay was a lifelong 4-H and FFA member and supporter. He was a member of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture Development Council. In addition to this, he was a member of the Corps of Cadets Association and was a regional Corps of Cadets recruiter. He was an officer at his local Aggie Club wherever he was stationed. He spent many years coaching youth sports. Jay served as a Eucharistic minister, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #6358, and a member of Saint Michael's Society. He also served as a life member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition as well as an Honor Flight coordinator.
After retiring from the Air Force, Jay fulfilled his dream of becoming an entrepreneur by opening a home health care business in San Antonio. Jay passed on his love of raising animals to his children. He always put his family and others first, and never said no to a volunteer opportunity.
Jay lived and loved life to the fullest. He loved God, his family and friends, his country and his Aggies.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roscoe "RR" and Caroline Jones; as well as Jim and Nellie Cornelius.
Jay is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Pamela Jones; and his three sons, Brandon, Blake and Brock. He is also survived by his parents, Jay P. Jones Sr. and Juanita Jones; his brothers, Bo and Kathleen Jones and Justin and Kinna Jones. Additionally, he is survived by his in-laws, Marge and Ted Meyers; and brother-in-law, Kevin Meyers. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers make donations to Parson's Mounted Cavalry or online at www.txamfoundation.com.Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
Obituary published online 29 Mar 2017 by Waco Tribune Herald, Waco, Texas.
(Son of Jay P & Juanita Jones, and husband of Pamela Jones.)
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LT COL U S AIR FORCE
FAMILIAR FOOTSTEPS ARE NOW SILENT AND A VOICE OF CARING CEASED. MAY HIS KIND AND GENTLE SPIRIT BE FOREVER NOW AT RESTFUL PEACE.
WITH SWEETEST MEMORIES OF DAYS GONE BY, IN THE FAR AND DISTANT PAST. QUIET TIMES SHALL FIND THEM STILL, WITHIN YOUR HEART HELD FAST.
JONES
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