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Shane Wesley Jones, 49, of Tyler, formerly of Deweyville, passed from this life unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 20, at his residence.

Born on Sept. 8, 1966 in Orange, he lived in Tyler for the last 20 years, he worked as a Tow Truck Driver for the Crow Towing Company in Tyler and he attended The Lord’s House Church in Tyler. Shane will be remembered as a family man with a dynamic personality who made friends wherever he went. He enjoyed water sports, riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. His sense of humor made laughs for those near him and have produced long lasting memories.

Shane is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Edgar and Ruth Stephens.

Those who will most cherish his memory are his wife, Carol Vincent Jones of Tyler; parents, Ezra and Patsy Gordon of Mauriceville; father Johnny Jones of Tyler; daughters, Melanie Jackson, Amber Ruiz and Jasmine Ruiz all of Tyler; sons, Joshua Ruiz, Alex Jones, Aaron Graham and Adam Graham all of Tyler and Dyllan Wilkinson and wife, Holly of Conroe; sisters, Elizabeth Owen and husband, Gregory of Orange, Laurie Sills and husband, Ron of Lumberton, Sheenah O’Halloran of Mauriceville and Chandra Allen and husband, David of Port Neches; brother, Shon Jones and wife, Sarah of Deerfield, Wi. and numerous grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Services to remember and honor Shane’s life will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Nov. 28, in the Chapel of Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Rev. Damon M. Bickham, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Deweyville. Rite of Committal will follow services at the Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville.

A gathering of Shane’s family and friends for a time of reflection will be from5:00-9:00 P.M. Friday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home.

Shane’s family wishes to thank all of the extended family and friends for their support, comfort and understanding during this time.

Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.