Jerry Delano Jones of Biloxi passed away on February 15, 2013 at the age of 73 due to respiratory complications.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jones was born on August 9, 1939 in Greenville, Texas. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1984 after 23 years of service and had lived in Biloxi since 1980.

After retirement from the Air Force, he worked with the Biloxi Public School System and was extremely active in American Legion Post 33 including acting as Commander for a number of years. He was also active in local VFW activities.

Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Jones; his parents, Haughton and Johnnie Jones; and his sister, Emma Sue Odum.

He is survived by his brothers, Dwight, Ron, David and Michical; his daughters, Jeri and Kathy; his son, John; and his four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to your local VA or a local veteran' organization.

Funeral services were held at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O?ÇÖKeefe Funeral Home in Biloxi on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Interment will be held in the Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas with graveside services beginning at 1:00 PM with Pastor Homer Anderson conducting the service. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Post #8568 Honor Guard.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com