/fit-in/200x300/filters:fill(white)/prod/1335/448051/nI9E0qafTh0qzN8sGlenJones.jpg)
Obituary For Earnest "Glen" Jones
Earnest “Glen” Jones 97 of Bowie, TX, passed away, Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.
Graveside services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15th, at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, Brent Spray officiating.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 14th, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Glen was born September 16, 1927 in Jefferson City, MO to Earnest Truman and Ruth Ann (Morris) Jones. As a young man he served in the United States Army Occupational Forces in Japan from 1946-1948. He then graduated from Texas A&I with a BBA in 1951 and went on to earn an MBA from the University of Houston in 1953. Glen worked as an analyst for the accounting department of Shell Oil Company from 1951-1961.
On October 15, 1955, Glen married Lois Ann Hodde in Houston, TX. The couple were married just shy of 69 years. In 1961 he received a LLB from Bates College of Law and joined Bettis Coffield in law practice. From 1963 to 1966 Glen served as the Bowie City Attorney, then County Judge from 1966-1970, and County Attorney from 1970 to 1972.
He was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church. He served on the original board of the Top of the Lake Country Club, the First Saving and Loan board, and was a member of the Tri County Bar Association and even served as President. He was the first President of the Jim Bowie Square Dance Club and Scout Master of Troop 116 for 15 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Betty Harvey and husband RD, Patricia Jones, and Janet Satterwhite and husband Cotton.
Glen is survived by his wife, Ann Jones of Bowie; son, Jeb Jones of San Antonio, TX; daughter Vanessa McCarthy and husband Kenneth of Tampa, FL; sisters, Judith Carrier of Fort Worth, TX and Barbara Pulliam of Denton, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.
Photos & Video
Condolences & Tributes
Add A Condolence
Sacred Duty Spray was sent for Earnest "Glen" Jones - October 09, 2024
Melody Mason-Wiliford planted 5 trees in memory of Earnest "Glen" Jones . - October 14, 2024
Carla Miller planted 15 trees in memory of Earnest "Glen" Jones . - October 13, 2024
I've had the honor of knowing Mr. Jones for 61 years, first meeting him when my mother worked at his law firm. My little brother and I helped him move his massive law library into his new office suite. Those books are big and heavy. We were so impressed that he had a "library" in his office. Mr. Jones provided accolades at every Cub Scout Pine Car Derby. He helped us at our square dances. He supported Rainbow Girls and many other youth groups. He gave Sage advice when I went to college, and later married. He was quick to greet me when he saw me at Walmart. He & his wife were always so welcoming when I visited their church. I will remember his graciousness and wisdom. I pray for comfort as one widow to another to Mrs. Jones, who emulates that same graciousness he offered. To his children and siblings, I pray God's peace to dwell in your heart. Few could've been a better father, brother, friend and husband than he. May God continue to richly bless you with comfort as you grieve this deep loss. God does sustain us through our trials. He is resting in peace, this good and faithful servant. Mary Prater Smith
Words cannot express the sorry I feel for the Jones Family. May our Heavenly Father comfort you as you go through this season of sorrow.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
Memorialize Earnest "Glen"
Forever Missed Memorial Website
Preserve and share memories of your loved one by creating a Forever Missed online memorial. More at Forever Missed
