Paul Jones , 90, of Gilmer, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Longview.

Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born May 27, 1935, in Shelby County, Paul is the son of Carl Thomas Jones and Willie Wilson Jones.  He served in the United States Air Force.  Paul enjoyed fishing, gardening, taking care of his dogs, and raising puppies.  He loved playing the guitar.

He is survived by his children, Terry Jones and Mark Jones and wife Shana; grandchildren, Shawn Hagler and wife Karen, Karen Wilkins Nix and husband Jim, and Tucker Jones; great grandchildren, Harper, Ellery, Tatum, Leah Kate, and Emma; brother, Prentice Earl Jones and wife Jan; nephew, Evan Jones; and niece, Amber Jones.

Preceded in death by wife, Annie Laura Jones; granddaughter, Caitlyn Jones; and parents, Carl Thomas Jones and Willie Wilson Jones.