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TRUCKSVILLE — Thomas J. Jones, 87, of Trucksville, formerly of Levittown, passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas.
He was born in Kingston, a son of the late Ellsworth and Alice (Mokychic) Jones. Thomas served in the U.S. Army and was a High School Science teacher for 32 years.
He served as a Deacon and Trustee of the Northminster Presbyterian Church in Fairless Hills and Dr. Edwards Memorial Congregational Church in Edwardsville.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by brothers, Alfred (Edward) Jones and John (Jack) Jones; and sister, Mary Alice Jones Drust.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Betty Lawson; Susan Cole, husband Adam and children Zachary and Alexis; David Jones and children Nicole and Steven; and Thomas E. Jones.
Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, from Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. The Rev. Robb Henderson will officiate. Interment will follow in Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Dr. Edwards Memorial Congregational Church, 6678 Main St., Edwardsville, PA 18704.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Jones
Mary Mockler Kaiser
March 12, 2025
Dear Dave, Sue, Tom and Mom,
My heart is sadden by the passing of your father and husband. I loved your family. I know it will be 5 years and i'm so thankful for being able to spend time with you all.
Mary Mockler Kaiser
Jim Lavelle
March 1, 2020
My deepest sympathy.
I taught at Harry S Truman High School with him.
Taught son, Tom, at Franklin.
Donald Poust
February 27, 2020
Dear Jones Family,
Tom was a great man, teacher, colleague and friend. May he rest eternally in peace.
Don and carol Poust
Nancy Ludwig
February 26, 2020
Dear Betty,
So sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Sandra (Horton)
February 26, 2020
Sending prayers to the family I had Mr Jones in High School he was an amazing Teacher great man he always made class enjoyable and interesting made you want to absorb everything he said.
Dee Rittinger
February 26, 2020
Betty, My deepest sympathy to you and yours. I am saddened to learn of Tom's passing. Growing up as cousins, I remember Tom as being a true gentleman. Wishing you love, peace and comfort.
Greg Jones
February 26, 2020
Aunt Betty, Susan, David and Thomas my prayers and thoughts are with you during this challenging time. I remember the Good times seeing your father at Christmas and Thanksgiving over our grandmothers house (Alice).I remember his great carpentry skills as he remodeled his mothers house after the flood.
MICHAEL HUDSON
February 26, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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