Gerald D Jones

July 3, 1938 - March 19, 2021

Gerald D. Jones, 82, of Benton Township died Friday, March 19, 2021 at his home. Services celebrating his life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, March 27, at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Benton Township. The visitation will be held from 10 AM to 11 AM on Saturday, March 27, at the Fairplain Chapel. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Please share messages or memories at www.florin.net. Gerald was born on July 3, 1938 in Benton Harbor to Charles and Georgia Jones. Gerald was a veteran of the US Army. In his earlier years Gerald was a stock car driver and raced in many of the area race tracks. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Benton Harbor and enjoyed going there. Gerald was also a musician and played the guitar. Later on in life he enjoyed watching car races and NASCAR on the TV. He also had an interest in collecting coins. Gerald had a great sense of humor and was always concerned about helping others. He was a heart warming individual who would give you anything. His family includes his children, Keith (Julie) Jones of Austin, TX, Shelly (John) Howland of Coloma, Cynthia (Tony) Burgess of Benton Harbor and Mark (Susan) Jones of Elkhart, IN ; his sister, Carol Jones of St. Louis, MO.; his 11 grandchildren and his 21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.