Michael Dean Jones, 63, of Nederland, TX, passed away January 1, 2025, at Baptist Hospital, Beaumont, TX, surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Biloxi, MS. to Romey & Marilyn Jones. He was preceded in death by his father, Romey D. Jones, Jr.
Mike is survived by his wife, Sherry Pierce Jones; children, Harley (Garrett) Guillot, Bridge City, TX., Justice Jones, Nederland, TX., Casey Jones, Temple, TX., and Nickie Shirley, Waco TX. He is also survived by his mother, Marilyn Jones, Biloxi, MS.; brother, Marc (Gail Lynn) Jones, Navarre Florida; sister, Cheryl (Steven) Lacey; nephew, Steven, Madison MS; bonus children, Lynette (Chris) Reynolds Gracie & Cora, Watkinsville, GA., Cecily (William) Ables, Madison, MS., Cody Vincent, Pearl, MS., and Lance Vincent, Pearl, MS.
Mike was raised in Belzoni, MS. He raised his children in Nederland, TX. He loved being with his family and was the best dad ever. He had a knack for cooking and loved to cook for his family. He could make the best Cajun food, including their favorites, jambalaya, gumbo, and boudin balls, or Southern style meals like roast and rice & gravy. He loved music of all genres and shared his love of music with his family. He never met a stranger and was a jokester with everyone he met. Mike worked for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice over 35 years until his retirement in 2023 from Larry Gist State Prison in Beaumont, TX. Mike made a lot of good friends in those 35 years. Mike was loved by everyone he met.
A Memorial Service will be held for family and friends. Mike’s celebration of life will be held on January 25, 2025, from 11 a.m until 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Nederland, located at 1911 Nederland Ave., Nederland TX 77627.
The family would like to thank each one of you for the prayers and support during Mike’s short illness. The prayers were felt, and we know that is all that got us through such a sad time in our lives. We would also like to thank the ICU nurses and respiratory nurses. Kelli and Katie were the last 2 with him and they made sure he was comfortable and ready to go to his heavenly home peacefully. They were so supportive to our family in Mike’s last hours here. There were others as well and just know that you were all deeply appreciated.
We were also made to feel at home at the Reaud Guest House, a Medical Hospitality House- Providing a Home for Families as their loved ones heal on the hospital grounds. Should you feel led to donate in his memory, please send donations to Reaudguesthouse.org, A secure link is provided on their website for donations. Or, to First Baptist Church Nederland at the address listed above.