Terry Edward Jones, 66, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 7:18 P.M. December 21, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born December 1, 1952 in Mount Vernon to the late Henry “Buss” and Lorinda Irene (Wells) Jones. Terry married Debbie Rector on December 1, 1990. They just celebrated their 28th year of marriage.

In addition to his wife, Terry is survived by his children, Kenny Jones and wife, Desiree of Joliet, Illinois and Alex Jones of Mount Vernon, Illinois; grandchildren, Makayla Jones and Mason Jones; siblings, Tom Jones and wife, Joyce of Copley, Ohio, Lawana Jones of Opdyke, Illinois, and Darcel Jones of Mount Vernon, Illinois; and siblings-in-law, Glenda Jones and Terry Hart, both of Mount Vernon, Illinois.

In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his infant brother, Wade Ray Jones; and siblings, Reverend Larry Wayne Jones and Kathy Hart.

Terry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a fireman for the City of Mount Vernon for many years and a member of Summersville Missionary Baptist Church. Terry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

Per Terry’s wishes, there will be no public services held.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.