Mark T. Jones was called home to the Lord unexpectedly on September 7, 2021. He was a devout Christian, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, and an entrepreneur. Mark was born in Port Angeles Washington to Ruth and Tom Jones on December 21, 1953. Mark moved to Spokane with his family when he was 10 years old. He graduated from Mead High School in 1972. While in high school Mark worked for Sportsman Surplus for several years. April 12, 1975, Mark married the love of his life, Kathleen R. Murphy, also from Mead High School. Mark and Kathy had a daughter in 1976, a son in 1977 and another son in 1979. Mark and Kathy started the Outdoor Sportsman in 1977 and ran that business until they opened Spokane Valley Archery in the year 2000. One of their 2 sons, after several years of managing the business, purchased it from them and Mark retired. Mark shared his love of the Lord with many people. In recent years, he relished leading the Christian sing along at a local nursing facility. Mark also enjoyed raising his Barbados sheep and visiting with the many people who stopped by to feed them. Mark is proceeded in death by his parents, Tom and Ruth Jones. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathy, his children Charissa Jones (John), Caleb Jones (Jason), Josh Jones (Amy), his grandchildren Andrew, Taylor, Madison and Laina, his sisters Ronna Snyder (Bill) and Paula Jones, along with aunts, uncles, cousins and many nieces and nephews. The celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on October 3, 2021 at the Jones’ pond located on their property at 4011 S. Linke Rd, Greenacres, WA 99016. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Mark’s name.
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