David Daryl Jones Sr.

David grew up in Kingsport TN, son of Norman and Almeda Jones. He is survived by a wife, Hequn Jones and four children: David Jr, Justin, Angel and Gary. He also leaves behind three grandchildren: Courtney, Corey and Austin.

David was a veteran of the Vietnam War and an Army Intelligence Officer (Captain). He was also a retired Tennessee Highway Patrol Sergeant. After his retirement from THP, David served on the United Nations International Police Mission as a police monitor and trainer in Bosnia and Kosovo for two years. He then served as a United States Police Advisor in Iraq under the U.S. State Department. He was injured during a suicide bombing in Baghdad, Iraq on October 14, 2004 that also claimed the lives of several of his colleagues.

A visitation for David will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 12:00 PM. A funeral service will occur Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM. A committal service with military honors will occur Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM. All services will be held at East Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, Tennessee 37664.