Raymond Eugene "Gene" Jones of Jackson TWP, OH, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2025, at the age of 76. Gene was born on January 19, 1949, in Maineville, OH to Raymond O. and Flora Jones.

Gene was the beloved husband of 49 years to the late Frances L. (nee Meeks) Jones, loving father of Nicholas (Frances) Jones, Mary (Karl), Schuler Elmer (Karen) Fishback, Shirley (Roy) Singleton, John (Debbie) Fishback, Donald Fishback, Phillip (Diane) Fishback and Billy Fishback,  proud grandpa of numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren, dear brother of Barb Kirkland and the late Rosemary (Chuck) Wilson, Betty (Forrest) Huff, Dave (Margaret) Jones, Carol Day and Onetta Kelly, cherished son of the late Raymond O. and Flora Mabel (nee Marcum) Jones. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends.

Gene proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Gene was a faithful member of Welcome Baptist Church and was loved by all. Friends will be received from 10 AM to 12 Noon on Wednesday, September 10 at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, where services will begin at 12 Noon on Wednesday. The interment will take place at Goshen Cemetery, Goshen Township, OH.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Gene Jones to Welcome Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 3672 St. Rt. 133, Williamsburg, OH 45176.