A family-led memorial service for Buford E. Jones, 94, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, will be held at a later date.
Mr. Jones passed away at his residence in Titus County on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019.
Buford Edward Jones was born March 2, 1925 in Hopkins County to Oscar J. Jones and Gertrude B. Phillips Jones. Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Army in World War II, where he received a Purple Heart. He then worked as a carpenter before retiring.
Mr. Jones is survived by his sons, Donald E. Jones and wife Claudia, David Jones and wife Roeena, and Ray Jones and wife Diane; stepdaughters: Kathy Robinson, Brenda Riley and husband Doyle, and Tammy Galvin; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Gertrude Jones; and wives, Sybil and Lou.
Services provided by Tapp Funeral Home, 216 Gilmer St., Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.