CRISFIELD - Walter Thomas "Tommy" Jones died Thursday, Apr. 27, 2017, at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home.
Born in Crisfield on Aug. 12, 1943, he was a son of the late Calvin "Jack" Jones and Estelle Marie Lee Jones.
A hard worker, he was a retired waterman and owner of the former Jones' Market. He was a member of the Crisfield Church of God. He loved his work and he loved his church. He also enjoyed carpentry, going to Gordon's, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters, Barbara Warfield, Alice Faye "Kitty" Crockett, Daisy Mae Johnson, Ralph "Burnie" Jones, and Calvin "Bud" Jones.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Nellie Dawn Jones, of Crisfield; his son, Tom Jones and wife, Sara, of Crisfield; three step-children, Harold Pruitt and Mike Pruitt, of Tangier and Chris Landon, of Check, Va.; his sister, Betty Balderson and husband, Bill, of Crisfield; four grandchildren, Jessica Jones, Hannah Jones, Ella Jones, and Jack Jones; step-grandchildren, Trent Pruitt, Taylor Pruitt, Rochelle Crockett, Isabella Landon, Justin Landon, Leigh Shores and husband, Jim, Parker Shores, Tyler Pruitt and Paige Pruitt; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service officiated by Reverends John Thorne and Bob Daniels was Sunday, May 7, 2017, at 3 p.m., at the Crisfield Church of God. A visitation was one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Lower Somerset County Ambulance and Rescue Squad, LSCARS, P.O. Box 406, Crisfield, MD 21817.
To send condolences, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com