03/03/2026
John C. Jones, 87 of Center, Texas, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Focus Care Nursing Home in Center, Texas. Mr. Jones was born to the late John B Jones and Roberta Sharp Glosson in Shelbyville, Texas on February 2nd “Ground Hog Day” in 1939.
John was raised by his grandmother, Mrs. Lee Ella Greer. John has worked for E.L. Bruce for over 40 years. John C. was always ready with a quick-witted joke and humorous with whomever he met. He never met a stranger, always ready with a joke.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11am at The Abundant Love Ministries located at 1426 Shelbyville Street Center, Texas. Rev. Dr. Allan Thomas will be officiating. Visitation is at Hicks Chapel from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, March 6, 2026. Repass is at Abundant Love Ministries.
He is survived by:
Children:
John C. Jones of Center
Kelvin Jones of Center
Sedgwick Jones and wife Maria Katinari of Pithari, Crete Greece
Sister, Ruth Barnes
Grandchildren:
John Cornelius Jones
Sidney Jones Arrington
Zawadi Jones
Great-Grandchildren:
Asia Jones
John Cornelius Jones II
Janaiah Jones
Bryleigh Arrington
Numerous other relatives and friends.
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net
