Royce Earl Jones

Royce Earl Jones, of Terrell, passed away peacefully Sept. 2, 2024 in Dallas. He was born July 7, 1947 in Choctaw, Ok, to Harles Earl and Ida Mae Jones, both of whom preceded him in death along with his brother-in-law, Sterling Richard Robertson. Royce was born in a time where true character was forged by love for God and love for, and from, family. As a young man, he bravely answered the call to serve his country and Royce enlisted in the US Army, serving with distinction in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge, he returned home to Oklahoma where he married his best friend, Kay Green, and began a career working for the State of Oklahoma as a Corrections Officer. After starting their family, Royce and Kay moved to Texas and he went to work with Terrell Sate Hospital in the Security Department. He and Kay were members of First Baptist Church in Terrell where they were very active in many ministries over the years, most especially with the development of Celebrate Recovery, of which Royce stayed active until his health began to decline. He was also an active member and organizer of the "Welcome Home" a group designed to help with veterans' transition after serving in the armed forces of America. When you met Royce, the first impression was one of stature and solidness and then he smiled and you were instantly at ease. While he was a man of few words, his actions were made up of serving others and the Lord, especially to his CR church family. Many times, knowing that God understood what was in his heart, Royce’s prayer over offerings was a simple one: “I’m gonna ask the Lord to bless it, then we’ll pass it”! He had a unique blend of stubbornness, gentleness and authenticity that harkened back to simpler times where a man’s word was his bond and service to others was the greatest way to earn a respected reputation. Royce was never one to act perfect and his life was a testament to the redemption that only the Lord can give- the very same redemption that is freely given to all who truly seek to find and because of this, his family takes comfort that Royce will be in Heaven, eager to be reunited with each person who loved him during his time on earth. He is survived by his devoted wife, Elizabeth Kay Jones; children: Angela Jenean Jones and Adam Brian Jones; grandchildren: Zachary Ryan Furr, Kayla Elizabeth Furr and Alexis Paige Jones; great grandchildren: Cody Allen Swanson, Levi Garrett Swanson, and Walker Swanson; sister, Joyce Evelyn Robertson; brother-in-law, Paul Leonard Green; sister-in-law, Linda Kay Deaton-Green; nephews, Sloan and Shane Green along with other extended family, church family and friends. Funeral service will be at 11:00am, Monday, September 9, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Terrell. Interment will be at 1:15pm, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at D/FW National Cemetery. Royce's family will receive friends 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Sunday, Sept. 8, at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel. Family and guest can line up in lane 2 at DFW National Cemetery behind the coach starting at 1:00 pm. For those wishing, memorials may be made Celebrate Recovery, c/o First Baptist Church, 403 N. Catherine, Terrell, TX, 75160 or at www.fbcterrell.org/give

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Royce Earl Jones

July 7, 1947 - September 2, 2024