Tommy R. Jones

Tommy R. Jones, 86, of Coshocton passed away at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia on Tuesday October 5, 2021.

Tommy was born in Columbus, Ohio to Ralph and Ellen M. (Rodgers) Jones on April 3, 1935.

He served in United States Marine Corps and retired from Stone Container in Coshocton after 34 years.  Tommy was also a member of the Coshocton Church of the Nazarene.

Tommy is survived by his children Jay Jeffrey (Barbara) Jones of Carroll, OH, Linda (Greg) Bender of N. Lawrence, OH, Teresa (Rick) Holder of West Lafayette and Traci Jones of Westerville; five grandchildren Jonathan (Christina) Jones, Jeremy (Ian) Jones, Justin Bender, Jenna (Ty) Colucci and Ashleigh (Chris) Snyder; three great grandchildren Jayla Bender, Jaxon Bender and Maci Snyder.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Shirley A. Jones who he married October 5, 1957, they were married 64 years, Tommy went home to be with her on their anniversary, Shirley passed away on March 19, 2020; one brother Jerry Jones; two sisters Dorothy A. Wesney and Ruth E. Lyons.

Friends may call at The Miller Funeral Home, 639 Main St., Coshocton on Friday October 8, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM where funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM with Pastor Bill Jones officiating.  Interment will follow in Coshocton County Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 and/or the Hope Clinic of Coshocton, 131 S. 6th St., Coshocton, OH 43812; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.