Bill M. Jones

Bill M. Jones, 95, of Andrews, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2018 in Andrews, Texas.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 17, 2018 Graveside at the Andrews North Cemetery with Ministers C.A. Smith and Morgan Stripling officiating. Interment will be under the personal care of McNett Funeral Home. Please celebrate the life of Bill by visiting www.mcnettfuneralhome.com.

Bill M. Jones was born in Wills Point, TX on October 12, 1923 to Ora & Marcus Jones. His family relocated to Trent, TX and were dry land farmers. Bill was the youngest of 9 siblings and lived through the great depression. He always said if you wanted to see a true depiction of the depression, just watch or read the “Grapes of Wrath”. He loved music and taught himself to play the guitar at a young age and sang and memorized over 100 songs. He loved sports and especially baseball. He played semi-pro baseball in Lamesa, TX in the 1940’s. and later came to West Texas and went to work for Humble Oil which is now Exxon and retired from Exxon after 35 years. Bill obeyed the gospel and was a member of the Southside Church of Christ in Andrews, TX. He married Dora Alice Graham in Trent, TX on December 24, 1943. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Dora in 2009, and all of his brothers and sisters.

Bill is survived by one daughter, Annette Gore, son-in-law, Charles Gore of Andrews, TX, 2 grandsons, Chris and Chace Gore, and 5 great grandchildren, Christopher Gore, Ty Gore, Tate Gore, Sydney Rowland and Presley Gore.

Memorials can be made to: Andrews Residential Care Center, 1601 NE Mustang Drive, Andrews, TX 79714.