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Charles Jones Obituary

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Charles A. Jones, age 73, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend went to be with our Lord on September 27, 2013 at home, surrounded by family and friends. Charlie was born September 7, 1940 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. His family later moved to Houston, Texas where he graduated from Lamar High School, and later graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1962. Charlie was VP at Church's Fried Chicken; President of Vokstoy Auto Parts; and CEO of Gesco Medical Products. He enjoyed fishing all over the world, and coming home to play golf and gin rummy at Oak Hills Country Club. Traveling the world was enjoyable, but his most fun was hanging out with Mary. Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Mary; daughter, Kelley (Shawn) Gosdin of San Antonio; daughter, Tracey (Steve) Tarr of Conroe, Texas; daughter, Beth (Gary) Nunn of Cullman, Alabama; son, Kirk (Susam) of Panama; grandchildren, Lindsey, Lorin, and Trey Driskell; Dylan, Bailey, and Quinn Gosdin; T.J. and Alex Vega; Lainey, Chloe, Kirk Jr., and Sophia Floeck. Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Alamo Heights Baptist Church, 6501 Broadway at 10:30 AM, with Rev. Charlie Simons officiating. A reception follows at Oak Hills Country Club, 5403 Fredericksburg Rd.. In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to: Fisher House Inc., 7323 W. US Hwy 90, Ste. 107, San Antonio TX 78227. Should flowers be sent, please deliver to the Church on Tuesday morning. You may sign the on-line guest book at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.


Published by San Antonio Express-News on Sep. 30, 2013.
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Mary, Richard and I were so saddened to learn of Charlie's passing. Please know we are praying for your healing during this time of great sorrow. God be with you and your family.


Richard and Lisa Winkler

Richard & Lisa Winkler

October 1, 2013

I will remember our many experiences together. What a great man you are.

Steven Wightman

October 1, 2013

We will all miss our good friend and all the fun times we had together.

Don Nelson

October 1, 2013

We will miss your darling smile and fun personality. God Bless. Libba Barnes

Libba Barnes

October 1, 2013

It was an honor and a pleasure to know u mr jones.i will miss your smile..may god watch over your wife mary and your family

socorro bermea

September 30, 2013

Charlie was a kind and wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary and the rest of the family.

Terry & John Ditmyer

September 30, 2013

Knowing you was a pleasure, my prayers and thoughts go out to Mary and her family

Vicki Contreras

September 30, 2013

We will miss our loved friend greatly.

Gary T. & Cheryl Lomax

September 30, 2013

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