Maynard L. Jones

Maynard L. Jones, of Maryland Heights, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the age of 81. Loving husband of 52 wonderful years to Glenda R. Jones; beloved son of the late William and Pearl Jones; devoted father of Angela (Bryan) Porter and Chris (Jamie) Jones; cherished grandfather of Nicholas Porter, Jackson Porter, and Kiersten Simshauser; dearest brother of Milton Jones, Kenneth Jones, and Sharon Perkins; and is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Maynard is also preceded in death by his two sisters, Elaine Hogan, Shirley Schillinger, and three brothers, Wayne Jones, Melvin Jones, and Donald Jones.

Maynard proudly served his county with honor in the United States Air Force Reserves. He worked as an engineer for Boeing, retiring after a 55 year career. Maynard was also a member of Family Fellowship Church of God where he was on the Pastor's Council. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he was an avid Mizzou football fan. Family was very important to Maynard, and nothing gave him as much joy as spending time with his beloved grandchildren. He is fondly remembered by his family as a generous and kind man, full of integrity, with a wonderful sense of humor. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorial contributions in Maynard's honor may be made to the American Heart Association.