Grover Eugene Jones

February 4, 1942 -- October 22, 2024 Grover Eugene Jones of Dallas, Texas was born on February 4, 1942 to George Steve Jones and Bertie Tate Jones in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. He made his way to his heavenly home on October 22, 2024 at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 18 days. His death was due to a tragic accident in downtown Dallas, Texas near his apartment where he has made his home for the last 14 years. Grover graduated from Wynnewood High School in 1960 and joined the US Army Reserve. He had just started college at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma when he was called to active duty in the Army due to the Berlin Wall Crisis. After a year in Berlin; Grover returned to Oklahoma where he worked and continued his education at East Central University and a semester at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. He graduated from ECU with a Bachelor of Science in Education; a Major in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry and Mathematics. During his time in college he also joined the Oklahoma National Guard. Grover taught High School Science, Math and Computer Literacy in Bowlegs, Oklahoma for 3 years. He then moved to Texas where he continued teaching at Honey Grove, Princeton, Collinsville and on to Sherman, Texas. He touched the lives of many students as was evident when the family read the sentiments that the students had written in his personal Yearbooks. He was a teacher, a class sponsor and a friend. Grover also spent time in the ministry for the Church of Christ. He served several small churches from 1963 to 1987. He also performed many marriages; including the wedding of his youngest sister, Virginia. Grover carried a small New Testament Bible with him at all times and shared the good news of Salvation with faith in Jesus Christ to anyone he could. This bible was found in his personal effects the day the Lord took him home. Grover loved people and all things Science. He loved astrology. He loved good books and movies. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him. The family has peace and comfort knowing they will see him again. Grover was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Bertie Jones; a brother James Jones; a sister, Ruby Byrum; two half brothers, Ira Womack and Glen Jones; three half sisters, Juanita Fannin, Mary Lou Pybus and Imogene Neill; a nephew, Dale Gore and a niece, Tracey Byrum. Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Virginia Lee and husband, Bill of Wynnewood;two nephews, Keith Byrum, Steve "Clint" Lee and wife Amy of Wynnewood; three nieces,Shirley Baker of Moore, Ok; Carolyn Siler and husband Carl of Shawnee,Ok and Tammy Middleton of Ada, Ok; and a host of other relatives and friends who loved him dearly. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oaklawn Cemetery in Wynnewood, Ok. Grover will be honored for his service to his country by the Army Honor Guards. His service spanned 21 years,4 months and 2 days. Grover will receive his final salute.

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Grover Eugene Jones

February 4, 1942 - October 22, 2024