Paul Richard Jones, 84, of Johnstown, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 14, 1936 in Columbus, OH, a son to the late George and Lena (Oldenberg) Jones. Paul was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from the Columbus Police Department after 27 years of employment. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Nancy Jones; children, Rick (Mary Ann) Jones and Jana Bailey; grandchildren, Gerri Byers, Brad (Christine) Byers, Alexis (Tyler) Grandon, Liz (Michael) Windle and Pat (Jimmy) Gould; great-grandson, Joseph Paul Grandon and sister-in-law, Sue Ryan. In addition to his parents, Paul is also preceded in death by his son, Mark Ryan Jones. Honoring the family's wishes, a private family service will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.