Portrait of Jerry Lee Jones

Obituary · Medina, TN

Jerry Lee Jones

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Jerry will be deeply missed by all who loved them.

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It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Jerry Lee Jones of Medina, TN — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.

These are some of the moments and memories that shaped his story.

Few who serve speak of it freely; those who knew him understood.

Mr. Jerry Lee Jones, age 87, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home in Trenton, Tenneessee.

He was born on November 8, 1938, in Kenton, Missouri to the late Thomas Jones and Lou Dean Jones. Jerry proudly served in the United States Navy and later worked as a truck driver until he was 86 years old.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded ind death by his brothers and sisters.

Jerry is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Barbara Jones of Trenton; step daughters, Lisa Workman and Susie Kniser; and step grandchildren, Bethany Hornoff and Chris Kniser.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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