Thomas Christopher "Chris" Jones, III

Thomas Christopher Jones, III (Chris Jones), 70, departed for heaven on Sunday, November 1, 2020.

Visitation will be held form 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913, N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. A graveside committal service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Graceland Cemetery in Jermyn, Texas.

Chris Jones was born in Fort Worth, Texas on February 21, 1950, to Mary Nell Bentley and Thomas Christopher Jones, Jr. After graduating from Amon Carter Riverside High School, he began a long career as a Surveyor and worked all over the metroplex. Later, he started a small advertising business, Night Hawk Enterprises, where he enjoyed much freedom in his work environment. After his retirement from the advertising business, he worked at Walmart where he made many close friends. 

He married Shirley Self on July 21, 1990, and they shared a happy marriage for over 30 years until his death. He spent most of his time working and caring for his animals. He enjoyed playing golf with his sons with the skill set of a beginner but mindset of a professional on tour. They shared much laughter on the course. He was the star quarterback during the front yard football games, the Wilt Chamberlain of back yard basketball and the Nolan Ryan of Tennis ball baseball games. 

He was a loyal husband, father and grandfather and found comfort in caring for his many pets. We will remember him for his animated antics and contagious laughter. He will be loved and missed until we reunite.

Chris was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Mary Nell Apple, and Sherman Apple; father and stepmother, Thomas Christopher Jones, Jr., and Maggie Jones; sister, Cynthia Ann McCoy; and son, Michael Thomas Jones.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Jones; son and daughter-in-law, Chris Jones and Kylie Jones; son, Jerry Jones; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny Gabel and Tammy Gabel; grandchildren, Brianna Jones, Madison Jones, Emma Jones, Walker Jones, Taylor Gabel and soon-to-be, Jonathan Patrick Gabel.