John Mark Jones

November 24, 1958 - April 18, 2015

John Mark Jones, 56, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away at his home on Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was born on November 24, 1958 to Louise McAlpin Jones and Roy Lee Jones in Port Arthur, Texas. John was a lifelong resident of the area, graduated from Thomas Jefferson High Shool in 1977. After a brief period of work at Sabine Towing Company, he graduated from Lamar State College with a certificate in Automotive Repair. He opened Jones Automotive off Jimmy Johnson Boulevard with the help of his dad, Roy L. Jones and continued to own/operate for over 25 years. John was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Linda Gayle Jones. He is survived by his sisters, Janice Lynn Kelly and husband, Paul of Bridge City, Kathryn Hamilton of The Wooodlands, Cynthia Hickling of Port Arthur along with numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements for cremation are entrusted to Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. A Private memorial service will be held at a later date. In Lieu of Flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity in memory of John Mark.