Obituary of Timothy Earl Jones

December 27, 1962 - Bryan, Texas

January 29, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta

Son – Brother – Husband – Father – Nephew – Veteran – Friend – Texan

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our generous, kind-hearted Tim. He passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, in Calgary, AB, surrounded by his loved ones. While our hearts are broken, we take comfort knowing that his spirit is now in heaven with his mother Priscilla Ann Faubion Jones, his father Lucius Earl Jones, and his only sibling and younger brother, Stephen Forrest Jones.

Tim leaves his wife Eleanor and their daughter Sophia; his son Trent Jones (Rebekah Costa), his daughter Tori Jones (Will Lamb), and their mother Tandy Jones (Mike Ekhouse).

Tim will be dearly remembered by his Texan family, maternal uncle Jim (Doris) Faubion, and his cousins, Linda (Tim) Griner, David Faubion, and Zach (Emily) Griner; fraternal aunt Nita Dugger, and his cousins, Carl Dugger, Cheryl Magnes, Tammy Longoria, and Lorrie Dayton. 

Tim will also be missed by his Canadian family, who came to love him as a brother, John Ryan, Tim (Sid) Ryan, Katherine (Ernest) Granson, Margaret (Chris) Harris, and Pat (Sabra) Ryan; their kids, Larkin, Dieter, Claire, Olivia, Jillian, Robert, Michael, Katherine, Kennedy, and Jett; and grandkids, Vera, Jack, Killian, and Max.

Special mention to Tim’s “brothers from other mothers”, Bob Carey and Bill West, who were always there for Tim, even when he didn’t know he needed them.

Tim was born in Bryan, Texas on December 27, 1962, but spent most of his youth in Chilton, Texas, where his father was the school principal and his mother, the school secretary. Tim’s life revolved around school; he played every sport and joined every club. He joked that this was his way of getting out of classes. He especially loved playing football and since Chilton was such a small school, at some point he got to play every position. His dad once said Tim played so well through his sheer love of the game. He graduated as class salutatorian and soon after prom, packed up his black Ford Mustang and headed out into the world.

He found work as an electrician’s apprentice but soon followed a long-held dream and signed up for the US Air Force. He spent four years as a Weapons Control Systems Specialist serving his country at home and overseas. Following his honorable discharge, he joined the oil and gas industry and established himself as a measurement instrumentation specialist. For the next 22 years, his group moved from Haliburton, to NuFlo, to Cameron International. Tim continued to progress, eventually leaving Cameron as the Global Director of Service for the Measurement Systems division.

In 2014, Tim and Eleanor moved to Calgary and established Ryan-Jones Marketing Projects, LLC. Tim embraced his new role as president of pretty much everything to do with running the day-to-day business of a boutique marketing firm that grew beyond expectation.

This year, 2024, was the year Tim planned to retire, get even better at pool, and achieve his goal of becoming a dual Canadian/American citizen. He was so close. Tim was a kind and intelligent man who carried himself with a quiet confidence. He will be missed.

The Jones family would like to take this opportunity to thank the doctors, nurses, and aides at the South Health and Foothills Medical Centers, especially those of Unit 46, as well as his family doctor Dr. Craig Gradwell. A special thank you to Margaret Harris, our in-family nurse-hero.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow at PZA Parlour (297-9737 Macleod Trail SW) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Timothy’s service streamed live (see link below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted.

A Celebration of Tim’s Life will be held in Spicewood, Texas and will be announced at a later date.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Tim’s honour to a Veteran’s support organization of your choosing.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Tim’s family here.

In living memory of Timothy Jones, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.

Click to Sign the Video Guest Book and Watch Timothy's Funeral Service