Jerry Allen Jones, Sr. was born on July 29, 1939 to his loving parents Malachi and Annalee Jones.  Jerry was the oldest of nine brothers.  Leslie, Hernanza, Bruce, Malachi, and Calvin, all preceded Jerry.  He is survived by his brothers Larry, Dexter, Timothy, and James.

Jerry was baptized on February 11, 1989.  He attended and served at Free Gospel Church in Washington, D.C. for many years prior to relocating to Virginia.  Jerry joined Mount Pleasant Baptist Church on September 8, 2002, where he became a licensed minister to preach the Gospel.  He loved the Lord with all of his heart, soul, and mind.  Jerry was not ashamed of sharing the Gospel with others.  He was a member of the Senior Citizen Ministry and enjoyed singing in the men's choir.

Jerry served as a Commo Specialist for the United States Army from February 20, 1961 to May 9, 1963.  His home station was Fort Benning, Ga.  He put his life on the line to preserve the freedoms of our Nation.  He was a Vietnam War veteran.

Jerry was an entrepreneur and owned his own limousine and taxi service.  He delighted in chauffeuring the rich and famous as well as members of his church and his apartment community to their various destinations.  Jerry enjoyed the finest things in life and always looked out for the next best and upcoming gadget.  He liked watching western movies and game shows, listening to gospel and Motown music and cheering on the Washington Redskins, aka Commanders.  Jerry had a taste for soul food, especially fried chicken.  But he was known to scarf up a good hoagie sandwich or hot dog.

Jerry was married to the late Betty Jones.  Together, they had four children, Jerry Jr. (deceased), Pamela, Loretta, and Michael.  Jerry had another daughter, Taloria and a spiritual daughter/niece, Annalee.  He also had 13 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends who loved him dearly.