John Joseph Jones

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Rose Aranda Jones of Northfield, New Jersey and the late John Jones. He was a boat captain and worked in the shrimping industry.

Mr. Jones served in the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid bridge player and loved his dog Bella.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sisters, Betty Jones of Northfield, New Jersey, Rose Marie Hartman and husband, Michael of Northfield, New Jersey, Dolores Andrews and husband, Gary of Turnersville, New Jersey; brothers, Steve Jones and wife, Rosemary of Atlantic City, New Jersey, Walter Jones and wife, Peggy of Warner Robbins, Georgia. He will be missed by friends Tom, Carol and his bridge partners.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be made online at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com

Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia is serving the Jones family.