Charles Edward Jones Jr.

Charles Edward Jones, Jr., 75, of Port Saint John, Florida, passed away on October 14, 2026. He was born in Arlington, Virginia, on August 11, 1951, to the late Charles Edward and Rachel Baker Jones. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathleen Rachel Polhamus Jones.

He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Lynn Jones; grandchildren Skylar, John and Adriana; his sister, Kathryn Clark, and her husband Skip; and special folks Margie and Dale Osgood.

Charles graduated from C. W. Woodward High School in Rockville, Maryland, and Wingate College in Wingate, North Carolina.

Charles retired from the U.S. Navy after twenty years of service as a disbursing clerk. DK1 Jones served aboard the USS W. F. Sims, the USS Paul, and the USS Hue City as well as several Naval stations across the country. His medals include the Navy Achievement Medal (second award), Joint Meritorious Unit Award (third), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Award (fifth), Navy Expeditionary Medal (Lebanon), National Defense Service Medal (second), the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (sixth), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, and Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist.

Chuck was an active member of the American Legion #359 in Port Saint John. He enjoyed acting as the Road Captain for the American Legion Riders!

Charles was a kind and generous man and loved by many. He will be greatly missed.