Thomas Jones

Thomas Vernon Jones, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Wednesday December 21, 2022, at the age of 72.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Texas Vansant Jones and Mary Alma Jones, brothers: Jack Jones, James Jones, Texas Jones, sister, Glenda Sue Jones Wilson Jones.

Thomas is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Mavis Melissa Jones, children: Sunsyhne Pearson (John), Tonya Jones, Thomas Jones, Jr, Mary Keller, Timothy Keller, Harold Keller and Ashley Keller, grandchildren: Colson Jones, Alexa Pearson, Jordan Pearson, Layla Pearson, J.J. Pearson, Jason Pearson, Sebastian Keller, Angie Keller, Bubba Keller, Rodney Keller, Lane Keller, Kelsey Jones, Reyna Jones, and Brailey Jones, and great grandchild, Kyleigh Jones.

Thomas retired Sergeant First Class from the U.S. Army after 22 years of service as a helicopter mechanic, with 2 Meritorious Service Medals, the Army Commendation Medal, Food Conduct Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. He enjoyed swimming, fishing, cooking and watching football with his family.

Visitation and services will be held Friday, December 30, 2022. Visitation will be held from 9 until 10:15 AM at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, MS. The funeral procession will leave at 10:15 AM going to Biloxi National Cemetery where a graveside service will be held at 11 AM with military honors provided by the United States Army.