Gerald L Jones

Gerald L. Jones was born September 1, 1942, to Bernie and Christine Jones of Caruthersville, Missouri. He died peacefully in his sleep at home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, April 26, 2023. Gerald was married to the love of his life Joan Chapman Jones, July 15, 1978, who preceded him in death in 2017. He graduated from Caruthersville High School in 1960, attended Memphis State University (University of Memphis), and lived a majority of his adulthood in Memphis and the surrounding areas. He relocated to Missouri in 1988 and ultimately Cape Girardeau in 1998. His early career was focused on real estate development with the housing authority in Caruthersville being his first stop. Here he was one of the founders of Tri-County Human Development in 1972, which he would return to 20 years later, purchase and transform into Pyramid Group of home care companies, which he grew to include coverage throughout Missouri. During this time, he was actively involved in the Cape community through Downtown Merchants Association, Old Town Cape, Southeast Missouri State University donor and booster, past president of Cape Girardeau Country Club and outreach activities through his church. In 2002, he retired with Joan and they traveled, spent many hours on the lake in Kentucky, and shared good times with family. He later returned back to the working world for a brief time with Community Counseling Center assisting with their property acquisition. Gerald was known for his big heart who would help anyone in need when he could. He never said no to any employee, friend, family or stranger who needed his help. Up until the time of his death, he continued with his Volunteer activities as Saint Francis Medical Center, where he went to work everyday he could, with his daughter. He loved his church family at Christ Episcopal Church in Cape Girardeau where he served on the vestry and as Senior Warden and was actively involved until his death. Gerald was an avid Cardinal fan, loved Alabama football, and could be heard throughout the neighborhood "cheering on" his favorite teams. Gerald was predeceased by his parents and spouse, Joan, brother and sister-in-law Harold and Mary Jones, son and daughter-in-law Drew and Kerri Jones, granddaughter Haley Karnes. He is survived by one daughter, Claire (Mark) Kneer of Cape Girardeau, one son, Peyton (Bebe) Powell of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, step-son James Powell, grandchildren Nicholas and Nathan Karnes of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Riley Jones of Columbia, Missouri and Garrett Jones of Springfield, Missouri, Chapman (Amber) Powell of Wetumpka, Alabama, brother - in - law Teddy (Joyce) Burnett of Kennett, Missouri, first wife Caroline (George) Thomson of McKinney, Texas and many, many friends. Visitation will be Thursday, May 4 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Ford and Sons on Mount Auburn. Funeral will be Friday, May 5 at 1:00pm at Christ Episcopal Church, Cape Girardeau. The family asks for donations to be made to Christ Episcopal Church, Saint Francis Medical Center Foundation (Auxillary or Hospice). Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Gerald L Jones

September 1, 1942 - April 26, 2023