Jerry "J.J." Allen Jones, age 78, of Shell Knob, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Sieglinde "Linda" Jones; honorary children, Jim (Jane) McGimpy; honorary grandson, Kyle McGimpy; siblings, Densel Jones, Cleota (Stan) Taylor, and Nickie (Judy) Jones; beloved dog, Killer; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Daughter, Jane Jones-Davis; Parents, Austin and Hattie Jones.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the family present from 6-7 and Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 26, 2018, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Road Derby, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc., 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263.

Local arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.

Funeral service arrangements and burial are under the direction of Smith Family Mortuaries, Derby, Kansas. www.SmithFamilyMortuaries.com