George Robert Jones, 87, of Mt. Selman, Texas, passed away peacefully January 3, 2024 surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by Mary Mack (Menzel) Jones, his devoted wife and mother to their three children, his parents Thena Mozell Buchanan and Odes Jones, as well as his brothers Lynn Jones, Odes Jones Jr., and David Jones.

George was born August 22, 1936 in Marquez, Texas to Thena Mozell Buchanan and Odes Jones. He was the second oldest son with five siblings; Dewey Earl Jones, Noel Ray Jones, Lynn Jones, Odes Jones Jr., and David Jones.

George was Valedictorian of the Newton High School class of 1954, and enlisted in the Air Force upon graduation. During his time in the service from 2/9/1955 to 11/24/1957, he traveled throughout Europe and made many friends and fond memories that would last a lifetime. Following his honorable discharge, George married the love of his life Mary Mack (Menzel) Jones in 1961. He then attended the University of Texas at Arlington with a Double Major in Math and Physics, which would lead to his nearly four decade career as a Systems Analyst for Western Electric and AT&T. In his retirement for nearly the last 30 years, George filled his days with farming, keeping in touch with friends and relatives, watching old westerns or Star Trek, and forming close bonds with his grandchildren.

George was well known for being a supportive and loving son, brother, friend, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Only a phone call away, he was always there to offer a listening ear, a helping hand, or an impromptu visit with a bushel of produce from his garden. He is survived by his brothers Dewey Earl Jones, and Noel Ray Jones, sons Paul David Jones, Matthew Elliot Jones, and Robert Gavin Jones, his grandchildren Nathaniel David Jones, Logan Mack Jones, Grayson Ryan Jones, Madeline Tyler Jones, and Griffin Robert Jones, and his great-grandchild Bryndle Kay Jones.

George was known as “GR” or “Pawpaw” to those closest, and will be greatly missed by all the people whose lives he touched. Forever caring, generous and gracious, the love that GR showed to those around him will undoubtedly be the lasting impression left in his wake.