GREENWOOD - Zachary "Zach" Jones passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Christiana Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.
Zachary was born in Milford to Thomas and Roberta Jones.
Zach was a "2009" graduate of Woodbridge High School. He then attended Delaware Technical Community College where he earned a degree in Production Agriculture. From there he attended American Academy McAllister Institute where he earned a degree in Mortuary Science.
Zach worked for Melvin's Funeral Home in Harrington, where he completed his apprenticeship and became a licensed Funeral Director. His goal was to one day work at Fleischauer Funeral Home, which he reached his goal April 2nd, 2018. Besides being a Funeral Director, Zach also operated Tom Jones Lawn Service alongside of his father. Zach also helped with the family business, Jones Boys Septic Service as needed and worked on the family farm.
Zach not only had a deep love for all of his family and would do anything for them; he loved helping people and his community. He would help anyone and everyone in need and gave selflessly of himself to help or improve others' lives. His true love was his wife, Jennifer, his high school sweetheart, they have been together for 12 years.
The first major organization Zach belonged in was FFA at Woodbridge High School and then on to Collegiate FFA in college in which he was President. He was a member of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company #1 INC, where he was currently serving as President. He was also a member of the Auxiliary of the VFW Post #7478, Greenwood Lions Club and Delaware State Funeral Directors Association.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Betty Jory and Arthur Jones.
He is survived by his wife, Jenn Jones; his mother, Robin Jones; his brother, Chad(Casi) Jones; his grandmother, F. Elaine Jones "Grammy"; best friends, Justin Boyce and Josh Willing; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Services will take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company, 12611 Fire Hall Ave., Greenwood, DE 19950, with a visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 pm.
Interment will be at St. Johnstown Cemetery, in Greenwood.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to an organization or charity of your choice in honor of Zachary Jones.
Arrangements are by Fleischauer Funeral Home, Greenwood.