Time and place of Funeral Service:

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM at Peace Christian Church at Mahomet 10451E, FM 243 Bertram, TX 78605

Public viewing is from 10:30- 11:30 AM

Service will be officiated by Rev. Dr. John Davenport.

Following the burial, everyone is invited to return to the Church for fellowship and a meal.

Obituary for Dr. Paul A. Jones:

They don't make them like Paul Jones anymore! In his own unique way, he was in many ways a modern day "Renaissance Man." Paul spoke 4 languages (2 fluently), obtained 4 college degrees, and was an accomplished artist, musician, weightlifter, certified mechanic, writer, and more.

Paul was born November 5, 1934, in Erie Pennsylvania, and went to be with the Lord Friday, October 4, 2024. He was 89 years and 11 months at the time of his passing.

Paul graduated from George Washington High School in Alexandria, Virginia. A few years later, in 1954, Paul was drafted into the army and served in Korea as an MP (Military Police). He subsequently also served in the Army Reserves and Air Force National Guard.

After his military service in Korea, Paul achieved a bachelor's degree in psychology from Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee. It is during this time that he met the love of his life, Frances Merrian Keck. Paul and Frances were married June 1, 1959, in Luttrell, Tennessee and had 3 sons together, Robert, John, and Paul (Tom).

While raising a family, Paul also managed to obtain 2 Master's degrees, a Doctor of Divinity degree, and several certifications. He held a Master's in Educational Psychology from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville TX. He was an ordained Baptist Minister and served as a Chaplin and 1st Lieutenant while in the military. He also achieved a "Master Mechanic" certification, and a certification in "Para Legal Studies."

Paul worked as a teacher, counselor and chaplain in the criminal justice system, and as an educational diagnostician and counselor in the public school system. He retired from the Killeen school system as an educational diagnostician. He also authored 2 books: "American Due Process" and "The Myth of Rehabilitation".

In addition to his academic achievements, Paul also had many interests and hobbies. He was a talented artist, weightlifter and mechanic, but perhaps most notable was his talent as a musician. Paul was an accomplished pianist who could both read music and play by ear. He played a variety of styles and was extremely fond of gospel, classic country, stride, boogie woogie, ragtime and American pop classics. He also, sang, played the saxophone, and was a successful band leader, most notably of the "Starliners" Rock & Roll Band in Virginia.

Paul also encouraged his sons to play music and there were many Saturday morning "sessions" while they were growing up. As years passed and his sons had children of their own, nearly every family gathering included music being sung and played by 3 generations of family members!

Paul and Frances settled in central Texas in 1995, eventually moving to their property in Briggs TX, where they retired and spent their golden years together. They were married for 65 years!

He is preceded in death by his brother Philip Jones.

Paul is survived by his wife Frances, 3 sons and their spouses, Robert and Vernita, John and Tracey, and Paul; 12 grandchildren: Erik, Robert, April, Dustin, Arthur, Vincent, Madison, Alexis, Nafisa, Keisha, Erica and Nadia; 7 great grandchildren: Brittanie, Christian, Grace, Mirra, Moriah, Malia, and Nova; his two sisters; Nancy Barr and husband Robert and Cynthia Carlson and husband David and his sister-in-law Janet Jones.

Paul Jones will fondly be remembered. A life well lived of nearly 90 years! We take comfort in the belief that he is in a better place and that we will one day see him again - perhaps playing boogie woogie piano for God's angels in heaven! May you rest in peace dad/grandad/grandpa, love always… the Jones Family!