Herbert "Herb" Jones, Jr. was born to the late Herbert Jones, Sr. and Thelma Green Jones on May 6, 1951.

He grew up in Beaumont, Texas and was a graduate of Charlton Pollard High School Class of 1969. Herb was proud to be a Charlton Pollard Bulldog!

Herb joined the Army in 1973 where he received a National Defense Service Medal and served a tour in Germany. After the military, Herb worked for the United States Postal Service in Houston, Texas and retired in 2010 after 34 years and 9 months.

While in Houston, Herb was a faithful member of St. John United Methodist Church and served as a greeter.

After retirement, Herb enjoyed country living in Grapeland, Texas before returning to his hometown of Beaumont, Texas. He enjoyed being back home reconnecting with old friends and family. He became of member of McCabe Roberts Avenue United Methodist Church, where he attended faithfully until his health declined.

Herb was preceded in death by his son, Herbert Jones, III; mother, Thelma Jones Fontenot; father, Herbert Jones, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Timothy and Dumma Lee Green; nephew, Styron Greer and best friend, Walter "Toe Joe" Mayes.

His love and memories will remain in the heart of his children, Deondra Milton (Valton), Jon Pradia Jones, Jillian Contreras (Daniel), Craig Anthony Joe (Shelietha) and Jedone Myles all of Houston, Texas; sisters, Peggy A. Hurles and Cynthia Kay Greer (Arthur Leger) both of Beaumont, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at St. John United Methodist Church, 2019 Crawford St., Houston, TX 77002.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the Church.