Gerald was the CEO and founder of Complete Lighting and Sign Service, Inc. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a devout Christian and a Deacon at Faith Baptist Church in Drummonds, TN. He was an outstanding employer, an avid fisherman, and a loving friend to many. He enjoyed music and while playing in a band, enjoyed sharing his talent with many at local nursing homes.
Gerald was preceded in death by his sisters, Blanche Edwards and Faye Hollister; and a great-grandson, Caleb McNinch.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Jones of 63 years; daughters, Terri Behles (Fred), Beth Henry; son, Scott Jones (Sharon); sister, Edith Walters of Eaton, TN; grandchildren, Tyler McNinch, Micah McNinch (Lyndsey), Nick Jones (Morgan), Kyle Jones (Katelin), Quade Stone; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Raegan McNinch, Skylar Stone; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Monday, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens at 3700 N. Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133. Services will be on Tuesday, at 10:00am at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery in Trenton, TN at 2:00pm.
Memorials may be made to the Faith Baptist Church Family Life Center at 900 Simmons Rd, Drummonds, TN.