Gordon Cleo Jones

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, Gordon Cleo Jones, loving husband and father, went to be with his Lord and savior. Gordon was born on July 29, 1942 in Blount County, Tennessee to Dock and Viola Jones. He was a public servant and held multiple positions, as the commissioner of Blount County, chairman of the highway department, a member of, the Public Building Authority, the 911 Board, Sherriff’s committee, an officer of Blount County Sheriff’s office and Alcoa police department, a firefighter with The Maryville Fire department. He was the owner and operator of Jones Asphalt Maintenance and Bearfoot Cabin Rentals. Gordon was passionate about his family, his friends, and the mountains. When he wasn’t with those he loved, his time was spent with his business that brought him good fortune as it did more friendship. His passionate spirit was unmatched in any arena. Gordon was preceded in death by his mother, Viola; father, Doc; brothers, Don and Willard, Ray; sister, Charlotte. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Joyce; daughters, Kim and Tina; sons-in-law, Bill and Bob; grandchildren, Taylor, Reed, Blake, Becky, and Michelle; brother, Gary; and sister-in-law Sue; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Donna Huffstetler; sister-in-law, Janice Jeffries. He leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and special friends Max and Jan Hill, Betty, Phil, Justin Goins, Ronnie and Cindy Buckner. We appreciate the doctors, nurses, CNA’s, and treatment centers. In lieu of flowers the family please asks that donations be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center at P.O. Box 4486 Houston, Texas 77210-4486 and the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation which can be found online. Friends may stop by to sign the book and pay their respects from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Smith East Hall. The family will have a private Graveside Service with Rev. Scott Huffstetler officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gordon Cleo Jones please visit our Sympathy Store.