Jesse Claude Jones

Jesse Claude Jones, 94, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on October 21, 2023. Jesse was born December 4, 1928, in Perryton, TX to Claude Jones and Blanche Jones. He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran. Shortly after his departure from the Navy, he married his first wife Betty J. Tyson on September 2nd 1955. Jesse and Betty were parents to three beautiful children. Jesse graduated from Texas Tech University and shortly afterwards moved to California, Kansas, Texas, and New Mexico before returning to Lubbock, Texas. After Betty's death in 1995, he later started dating and eventually marrying Ida P. Roberts. Their life together started in June 1996. Where he became the father of four more children. Jesse and Ida both retired from Texas Tech University and shortly afterwards started traveling and seeing the world. Jesse had two degrees, one in Mechanical Engineering and the other in Civil Engineering. He has received many awards of recognition. He worked for Douglas Aircraft in California and after several years of working for them, he had the opportunity of working in Linnsborg, Kansas where he was in charge of the silos which were implemented during the cold war. During this time, he realized he needed to "go east young man"... where he was fortunate enough to begin a career with NASA's Space Program. During this time, he was the Project Manager at White Sands Missile Range in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He oversaw the completion of the Space Shuttle Columbia. He was later offered an opportunity by Dr. John R. Bradford, Dean of Engineering at Texas Tech University, to be the assistant to the dean of engineering. While he worked at Tech, he would hold bible studies during lunch breaks for any of the students or faculty who were interested. After retirement, he would spend hours in his office dissecting the Bible, he was always excited when he would find new little morsels. He never had a retirement party because those who worked with him at Tech knew he would never retire. He spent the rest of his time enjoying his family and going on vacations. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and Mexican train. He had a competitive spirit and his family enjoyed picking on him during games. He showed unconditional love to all those around him, and his laughter always filled the house. Jesse lived a long and successful life. He was loved by everyone. He will forever be in our hearts and will forever be missed. We love you Jesse. Loved ones include wife Ida Jones; son Jeff Jones; daughter ReNe Gates; daughter Rebecca Hiers; son Ronald Roberts; son Johnny Roberts; daughter Debra Baumgardner; granddaughter Rayna Lastra; granddaughter Savannah Rhodes grandson Jesse Jones, grandson Clint Oliphant, granddaughter Sarah Reid, granddaughter Megan Hamilton, grandson Stephen Jones, granddaughter Taylor Jones, grandson Jason Roberts, grandson Landon Roberts, grandson Truman Roberts, granddaughter Harper Roberts, granddaughter Julianne Baumgardner, granddaughter Melissa Baumgardner, grandson Joshua Hiers, grandson Joseph Hiers, granddaughter Jayna Hiers, and thirteen wonderful great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Claude and Blanche Jones, son David Jones, and his first wife Betty. Visitation will be at Sanders Funeral Home Thursday, October 26, 2023, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. A celebration of his life will be at 2:00 PM Friday, October 27, 2023, in Sanders Memorial Chapel with George Cooper officiating. Graveside services will follow in City of Lubbock Cemetery. Please celebrate the life of Jesse by visiting www.sandersfuneralhome.com. A webcast of services will be available as well as our online guest book.

Jesse Claude Jones

December 4, 1928 - October 21, 2023