Anthony J. "Tony" Jones

Mr. Anthony J. “Tony” Jones, 74 of Murray, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home. 
 
Born December 19, 1950, in Murray, KY, Tony was the beloved son of the late Ralph Lassiter Jones and Polly (Alton) Jones.  He was a 1968 graduate of Calloway County High School and a graduate of Murray State University. He previously taught engineering at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, and he proudly served his country as a member of the 82^nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, based at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.  Tony was a member of the Church of Christ. 
 
Those left to cherish memories of Tony include his children, Jessica Jones (Zach) Massey of Bowling Green, KY, Justin Anthony Jones of Denver, CO, and Kelleigh Jones (James) Humlong of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Caleb Massey, Mila Massey, Isaac Humlong and Sam Humlong; sister, Cindy Jones Gills of Tri-City, KY; niece, Tanisha Gills (Trey) Norman; great-niece, Trelynn Norman; and great nephew, Tye Norman, all of Sedalia, KY. 
 
In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Jones; and grandparents, Audy and Vara (Lassiter) Gaertner. 
 
A graveside funeral service, with military honors, will be conducted Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at the Murray City Cemetery, with John Dale officiating.  Burial will immediately follow the service.
 
Friends may visit with the family Sunday, July 26, 2025, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4^th St., Murray, KY 42071.
 
The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Tony’s name to Vanderbilt Children’s Research Hospital, 2200 Children’s Way, Nashville, TN 37232
 
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Jones. Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.