John A. Jones, 81, of Arcadia, died Saturday (8/3) in a Melbourne Hospital. John had been a Professor at Miami-Dade Community College where he taught both Biology and Chemistry before his retirement. He was a veteran, having served in the US Navy. Once he retired from teaching in 1972, he moved from the Miami area to Arcadia where he lived until he came to the Palm Bay area to be near his daughter due to health reasons.
He is survived by his daughter: Kim Kotsifas of Palm Bay; granddaughter: Julie Kotsifas who is currently in Afghanistan serving in the US Air Force; and two nieces: Leslie Toledo and Laura Jones both of Chino California.
There are no public services scheduled at this time.
