Michael Ray Jones' Obituary
Michael was born January 14, 1955 in McKinney Texas. His parents were Ray Jones (deceased) and Carole Jones. Michael was the oldest of 3 children Jesse Jones brother middle child, Jesse’s wife Gayla (deceased) and Jesse’s daughter Chasity and four granddaughters, Lisa Jones Retta the youngest sister, her husband Mario Retta, Lisa’s son Craig Hestand his wife Carrie their children Rilley, Caleb & and daughter Tori Retta Dorey her husband Ryan Dorey and their daughter Caroline. Michael grew up in Seagoville and graduated from SHS 1973. Michael earned his masters degree from The University of Dallas. Michael married Sherrian Amburn Jones July 3, 1982 and we have two sons Bryan Dillon – his wife Traci and three granddaughters Kamberlyn (15), Karsyn (7), Kinley (3)and Shawn Dillon- his wife Kendra and three grandsons Benjamin (3), Abel (3) and Josiah (18 months). Michael loved life. His favorite saying was “Life is Good!” He lived this saying and treated everyone just this way and a friend carved it out with a scroll saw and Michael mounted it in our home. Michael was a master at anything he set his mind to. A General Manager with AT&T 30 years, a superb father, dearest husband and grandfather, loving and kind to all a brilliant man in every respect and a shining example for everyone. He was so very loved by all who knew him .His wonderful laugh that filled the room, his beautiful winning smile, his quick and engaging sense of humor, his 7 handicap golf game, his love of nature, his research and dedication to saving Indian Marker Trees that still remain standing today across American a testament to our country’s past and history. Two of these trees exist at City of Plano’s Oak Hollow Golf course. He was working on the dedication of these and a few others before he became ill; that reside in City of Richardson’s parks. Michael was an advocate for the Childrens Advocacy Center of Collin County. Michaels conversations were always engaging and knowledgeable about any subject. He taught at the junior colleges after he retired on occasion but his retirement from AT&T was devoted to his love of golf; playing courses across America. He was good and kind, strong and gorgeous. We all loved him so and our hearts will ache for him until we see him again We love you sweet husband and look forward to seeing you again. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Childrens Advocacy Center of Collin County: https://53726.thankyou4caring.org/
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