Paul Dean Jones, 77, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:22 P.M., Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion, IL.
Paul had been a roof bolter at the coal mines.  He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  Paul was an avid fisherman and loved cars.  He was a member of UMWA.
He was born September 21, 1948 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Clarence and Velma (Cash) Jones.
He married Jean Bowlin on June 26, 1971 in Elizabethtown, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, five children - Dean Craig and Margaret of Du Quoin, Lance Craig and Teresa of Du Quoin, Kim Jones and Stan of Buford, GA, Julie Jones of Du Quoin, and Cory Jones and Suzanne of Bend, OR, three siblings - Roy Jones and Lee of North Fort Myers, FL, Faith Jones of Du Quoin, and Frank Saunders and Nikki of Du Quoin, seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson - Jacob Craig, one brother - David Craig, and one sister - Faye Bathon.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Friends may make memorials to the Du Quoin Food Pantry and will be accepted at the funeral home.