Jerry S. Jones, 69

He was born Feb. 18, 1939, in Smithville. Mr. Jones retired from the Rayethon where he was employed as a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) technician as a subcontractor for the United States Army in Warren, Mich. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was a past member of the Masonic Lodge of St. Clair Shore, the Lions Club, and various amateur radio associations. He enjoyed photography, computers, reading and music.

He is survived by his children, Joanne Sterling Jones and Jason Sterling (Melissa K.) Jones; step-children Janet Lee (James) Semrau, Judith L. Ciaramitaro, Jacqueline Louise Gerios, and James L. (Sheila M.) Ciaramitaro; siblings, Oleda (Bill) Crain of Townsend, Del.; Verbolynn Maxson and Margie (Morris) Mason of McMinnville, and Billie Jeane (Ralph) Shoemaker of Shelby Township, Mich.; five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; and three step -great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Janet Jones; parents, Verby Sterling Jones and Beatrice Ellen Jones; brothers Carl Almon, Clayton Arvel and Joe Alfred Jones; and sisters Georgia Nora Lee (Victor) Farley and Patricia Dian (Austin) Owenby, as well as a host of nieces and nephews

Visitation is 3 to 9 p.m. today at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville, Mich., and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, 24600 Little Mack, St. Clair Shores Mich., with the Rev. Dr. J. Robert Cosand officiating. Burial will be in Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Township, Mich.