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JONES, THOMAS E. Thomas E. Jones passed away on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014, at the age of 81. Tom was born on May 25, 1932 in Pocahontas, Iowa. He is survived by his six children: Catherine Jones, Tom Jones, Randall Jones, Andrea (Suzy) and son-in-law Joel Platt, Jeffrey and wife Vanessa Jones, and Scot Jones of Albuquerque, NM; his three grandchildren, Samantha Platt, Elias and Parker Jones of Albuquerque, NM; and brothers, John Jones of St. Paul, MN and Bob Jones of Norristown, PA. Tom was preceded in death by his father Cecil Jones, mother Jane Jones, his aunt Emma Wallace and by his infant son Zachary in 1964. Growing up in Storm Lake, IA, he served as an altar boy, played basketball and was a life guard. He was very proud to be one of the first Scouts in the Storm Lake area to earn the rank of Eagle Scout which is the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. He received his undergraduate degree from St. Thomas University. He attended Notre Dame Law School before he was called into the Air Force. He later received his Law degree from the University of Iowa. He moved to Albuquerque in 1961 where he worked as an attorney for over 50 years until his death. He never turned away a client who couldn't afford to pay. He was a member of the New Mexico State Bar Association and Iowa State Bar Association. Tom was a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, NM State Defense Force two-star General, pilot and a member of the Caterpillar Club. Tom was a trusted and loving father who treasured spending time with his three grandchildren. His biggest passion in life was flying his Cessna locally and across country. He also enjoyed football and old westerns. Tom was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus where he served as State Deputy in 1967. He was the President of the St. Pius School Board in the mid '80s. He was a devout and faithful servant of God as a Deacon at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church for 40 years. He served Mass daily and his faith was an inspiration to all. He will be greatly missed. In accordance with his wishes, there will be a private family ceremony. The family of Tom Jones would like to thank everyone for their kind words, cards, food and prayers.
        Published on: Sun April 20, 2014