Obituary of Terry W. Jones

Mr. Terry W. Jones, 61, of Mechanic Street, St. Johnsville, New York died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam following a brief illness. Born on July 11, 1951 in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of George W. Jones and Freda Galusha Jones. He was a graduate of Canajoharie High School, class of 1970. He had been a local area resident since December of 1992, previously residing in New Smyrna Beach and Orlando, Florida. Most recently Mr. Jones was a custodian for Palatine Nursing Home. His most memorable job was at Walt Disney World, while living in Orlando. Mr. Jones was a member of the Canajoharie United Methodist Church. Terry was an avid NASCAR fan who loved listening to music, especially the oldies. He was predeceased by his father, George W. Jones in 1995. Mr. Jones is survived by his mother, Freda Jones of Palatine Bridge, NY; daughter, Kellie Jones and companion, Jim Thomas of Fort Plain, NY; son, Jeremy Jones and companion, Jessie Knapp of St. Johnsville, NY; sister, Janyce and her husband Terry VanAlstine of Palatine Bridge, NY; brother, Gary Jones and his wife, Terry of Nelliston, NY; grandchildren, Camdon Jones, Brayden Hakes, Maicee Thomas; 1 niece; 2 nephews; several cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services are private and will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 20 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317. Contributions in memory of Mr. Terry W. Jones may be made to the Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter, Inc., 133 Hilltop Road, Sprakers, NY 12166.