SAM E. JONES

SAM JONES Obituary

JONES, SAM E. Gunnery Sergeant USMC Ret. Sam E. Jones was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on February 19, 1929, resided in San Diego since 1945 and passed peacefully on November 1, 2010. Sam served honorably as a U.S. Marine from 1946-1968 and retired as a Gunnery Sergeant. Sam was a Veteran of Korea and Vietnam. Among his awards are the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. Sam was a member of the "Chosin Few", the 1st Marine Division Association, Easy & Fox 2/5 Associations, S.W. Hackett #574, Scottish Rite, Al Bahr Shrine, and the Legion of Honor. Sam passed away with his close friends and his beloved wife Margaret of 41 years at his side. He received the proper honors from the Marine Corps. All that knew Sam will sorely miss him. A memorial service will be held on November 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., Scottish Rite, 1895 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Al Bahr Shrine Transportation Fund, (858) 292-0092 or San Diego Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center, (619) 291-2506.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Nov. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for SAM JONES

16 Entries

Tony & Khanh Marengo & Family

November 15, 2024

Sam on behalf of my wife, children and and myself we want you to know we still miss you and your frequent visits to our house. Of course we miss Miss Margaret to, the Swedish bread and Fruit Cake she made every year for the family. America lost a Patriot, the Masons lost a dedicated patron, but we lost a true friend. God Bless you and Margaret.

Brent MacKinnon

November 15, 2022

Even after serving with our many great brothers in Foxtrot in 67/8,... whenever I hear the word - "Marine", the voice of Sam Jones goes off like a grenade in my head! A supreme practitioner of tough love, everything he did each day in Vietnam was dedicated to completing our mission and keeping us alive.

Tony & Khanh Marengo

November 15, 2022

Sam, I list myself and my wife as friends but certainly I should write family. You were in our lives for a great part of it and our children to this day and have families of their own still call You Uncle Sam. You and Margaret were and are a big part of their lives. As a Marine you one tough SOB that had every Marine's concern in your heart. You were a master at concealing your feelings but they were present and within you. It is difficult for my family and I to believe you departed for your last duty station in heaven 12 years ago. I hope the people upstairs appreciate you as much as we do. You were a great Marine and a great friend to me and our children love you. We were present when you passed, our son in law Brian, who thought and thinks the world of you too and his son Dylan, our grandson who was born on your birthday. God Bless you and Semper Fidelis, Tony, Khanh & Family

Carol & Dan Kerkhoff

November 27, 2010

Sam was a special person--serving our country, always a good friend, a total tease with a great sense of humor, a good husband, always willing to help...
He's in a better place now looking down and knowing that we all loved him and will truly miss him.

elwood johnson

November 22, 2010

gunnery sgt.jones,you will be solely missed by all, you were a great mentor to us younger grunts. r.i.p. cpl.elwood a.johnson f.co.2/5 67/68

Sam & Donna Henderson

November 22, 2010

Sam was one of the greatest Gunnery Sgt in the United States Marine Corp. A very good friend, family member - Uncle Sam. We will miss you. We are very proud to have known you. We will have a great party again when we all get there. Tell the Skipper's George Burgett and James Graham, Hello and we miss all of you!.
Aunt Margie, we are so sorry for your loss. We love you! You are in our prayers.

November 22, 2010

When I thinl of the Corps, Gunny Jones leaps out of a tree line. "Get it together, Marine!" A role model for not only manhood and Marine, he demonstrated that taking care of others is our real mission and the true spirit in Espirit de Corps. Rest Easy, Dear Brother.

November 21, 2010

Be a good Sergeant of the Gauard at Heaven's Gate.
"Pete" Peterkin

Billy Kuhel

November 21, 2010

You will be truly missed and the lives you saved in Viet Nam, "Your one of The True LeatherNecks" I am Blessed to have been near you. Semper Fi. Cpl Billy G. Kuhel Fox 2/5 1968

November 21, 2010

Sam was the type of soldier that other grunts depended on during trying times in combat. I, for one, felt safer in the field under his leadership, and many Marines survived because of his presence. We will miss him dearly. Semper Fi!...Lance Corporal John Gobrecht and wife, Frankie

Chris Brown

November 21, 2010

They should put your picture next to the definition of a Marine Gunnery Sargent in the dictionary. As we attend the Fox 2/5 reunions we find ourselves getting closer and closer to all the Marines that attend. That is what makes us feel extra saddened when we hear the news that one of our brothers has passed. Someone said the rest of us better get our gear in order as we all know who is going to be checking us out when we arrive at the Pearly Gates. Maddy and I will miss you dearly. Semper Fi!

Tony & Khanh Marengo & Family

November 21, 2010

Sam & Margaret;
Sam on behalf of my family, "We miss you." You were a good and very dear friend. You were a great Marine Gunnery Sergeant..
Margaret, may your heart be filled with fond memories of joyous times together with Sam. He was a loving and caring person. I know he will continue to look over you from his perch in the sky.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony & Khanh Marengo & Family

November 21, 2010

Sam was a fine Marine and will be missed.
Semper Fidelis. Guard well the streets of Heaven!
SgtMaj Jess Wise

CHARLES SCHLADER

November 21, 2010

MY GOOD FRIEND REST IN PEACE YOU DID YOUR JOB HERE, AND NOW YOU CAN REPORT TO THE CO FOR FURTHER INSRUCTIONS.

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