Jackson "Jack" Gary Jones, age 90, died on August 6, 2021, at his home in Amarillo, TX. He was born December 15, 1930 in Warsaw, NC. He was predeceased by his parents William Randal and Mattie Lee (Gary) Jones; his grandparents: Samuel James and Mellie Ann (Phillips) Jones and Judge Judson Hartwell and Mattie Ann (Peeples) Gary; his brothers: William Randall Jones, Jr. (Valdosta) and Dr. Robert Hartwell Jones (Louisville, KY). Jack is survived by his son: Darren Lee (Melissa) Jones of Amarillo, TX; sister: Ann Carol Daniel of Thomaston, GA; four nieces, three nephews and a special friend: Carolyn Peters Griffin of Nashville, GA.

Jack was an honor graduate of the class of 1948 of Nashville High School. His classmates will remember his flying in to attend almost every class reunion. He attended Emory University and served in the United States Navy. Following his service discharge, he entered the University of Oklahoma. In 1957, he graduated magna cum laude and due to his achievements as an undergrad, received a fellowship to get his master's degree in geology. He was a member of the American Institute of Geologists and was a Certified Petroleum Geologist. He was a member of the Sigma Gamma Epsilon, a society that was established to recognize scholarship and professionalism in the earth sciences.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nashville, GA and in 1980 he funded the replacement of the large sanctuary doors in memory of his mother. He attended the First Christian Church in Amarillo, was a Mason and a Shriner. He frequently shared his financial success with family, friends, classmates and many benevolent causes. Jack demonstrated love, compassion and generosity.

He had a natural skill that enabled him to tap the rich veins of oil. After eight years with EXXON, he became a self-employed geologist. He was an independent oilman who had the good fortune to also find natural gas. In 1981, he was the featured oilman in the book Fast Track by Nicholas Lemann. The author emphasized that America needs more individuals with entrepreneurship like that of Jack Jones.

Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday September 11, 2021 at 12:30 PM in the Wesview Cemetery, Nashville, GA.