William Jack Jones Jr.

A celebration of life for William Jack Jones Jr, age 75, will be September 30, 2020 at 3 pm at Central Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery. The family will welcome visitors at the VFW Post 3892 located at 201 VFW Drive in Harker Heights on September 29, 2020 from 5-7 pm. He died September 1, 2020. He was born July 5, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama to Norma and Jack Jones.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy Jones, whom he married on February 14, 2000. He is also survived by his 4 children, sons, Dave Jones of Georgia, and Rolland Jones of New York, and a daughter, Jodi Jones, of Georgia and two stepsons, Steven Johnson from Texas and Phillip Johnson from Georgia. He also leaves behind 3 brothers, Kirby Jones of Killeen, Texas, Michael Jones of Katy, Texas and Kevin Jones of Killeen, Texas and a sister, Tracey Jones of Austin, Texas. He leaves behind 8 grandchildren, 7 great- grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Many friends, co- workers and students who brought him great joy in life will miss him.

He was employed by KISD as a School Bus Driver for 12 years. Previously, he owned his own truck and drove for 15 years. He drove an ambulance for Scott and White. He entered the US Navy immediately after graduating high school and began an adventurous life. He did two tours to Vietnam and claimed the Saratoga ship as his favorite vessel to sail for patriotic duty while serving his country.

Bill lived a life full of joy and dedication to serving others. He loved the children on his bus and the fun times he shared as they grew up in the KISD schools. He was a member of Nolanville First United Methodist Church, and an active Emmaus Pilgrim. He enjoyed deer hunting and the Dallas Cowboys, personally meeting Too Tall Jones and Bob Lilly. He was a caring and dedicated husband, a faithful church member and an involved community citizen.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Roy Johnson Go Fund Me page on FaceBook or to Nolanville First United Methodist Church.