MARK GREGORY JONES

November 14, 1954 - April 24, 2022

Charlotte, North Carolina - Mark Gregory Jones, age 67, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Born November 14, 1954, Mark was the son of the late Johnie Hooper Jones and Jane Covington Jones Myerly.
Mark spent much of his career with the J.A. Jones family of companies, an organization that grew out of the Charlotte-based J.A. Jones Construction Company, founded in 1890 by his great-grandfather, James Addison Jones. Throughout his career, Mark made many lasting friendships and enjoyed staying in touch with his friends and colleagues.
Mark traveled extensively for work and pleasure, but his happy place was Oak Island, where the relaxed pace, mild weather, and small town ambience suited his nature. He dreamed of returning to the place he loved and sharing it with family and friends.
He was a huge baseball fan—a love that developed early-on when he played Little League ball and was nurtured during his years at Myers Park High School, where he lettered in baseball. He was a Yankees fan for many years and often recounted how his first glimpse of Yankee Stadium brought him to tears. Among his most treasured possessions was a baseball signed by his hero, Mickey Mantle—a gift from his father. In later years, he became a die-hard Braves fan and was over the moon when they won the 2021 World Series.
Mark is survived by his beloved children, Meghan Styles Civera of Philadelphia, PA; Johnie Jamison Jones of Charlotte, NC; and Marley Jones (Adam) Marlow of Brunswick, GA; as well as four grandchildren, Campbell and Tilly Mae Civera of Philadelphia, PA; Evelyn Jones of Charlotte; and Wesley Marlow of Brunswick, GA. He is also survived by his sister Andrea Jane Jones of Charlotte, NC and brother Johnie Stephen (Janet) Jones of Oak Island, NC.
Mark cherished his dear companion, Tricia Hodge, and was deeply grateful for her unwavering care and support. During his stay at Asbury Long-Term Care Center at Aldersgate, he developed a deep respect and fondness for the facility's wonderful staff and medical personnel.
Donations in Mark's memory may be made to Aldersgate / Horizon Fund, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.

Published by Charlotte Observer on May 1, 2022.

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