Obituary of Gilbert Jones

Gilbert Jones of St. Petersburg, died Friday, January 20, 2023 at his home at Lake Seminole Square. He was born in St Pete in 1927 and graduated from St. Pete High in 1945. Gil served in the Army at the close of WWII. He received a business degree from Florida State University. He worked at the family-owned and operated Stewart Jones Motors in St. Pete until 1973. He married Effie Perry in 1955. Together they traveled the world in 1963.  Later, he was Assistant Superintendent at Sunny Shores Retirement home where each of his children worked. He was a skilled craftsman, an avid gardener, spontaneous singer, and an engaging storyteller. He had a jovial personality and a kind sense of humor. He lived by the word of I Corinthians 15, 1-4. He is survived by Effie, his wife of 67 years, and his children Alan, Kenneth, Carol and Annette, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.