Russell T. Jones Jr.

Russell T. Jones Jr., 74, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Monday, October 30, 2023, in his home.

Born in Acton on August 2, 1949, he was the son of the late Russell T. Jones Sr. and Mary D. (Keefe) Jones. He graduated from Oakmont Regional High School with the Class of 1968 and attended Mount Wachusett Community College. Russ was a furniture worker employed by John Palmer Movers and Truck Driving for 10 years before his retirement.

Russ was a Friend of Bill W. He loved doing martial arts, practicing gōjū-ryū, and achieving the rank of third-degree black belt. Russ also enjoyed watching baseball. Family was the most important aspect of his life, especially his grandchildren. Russ treasured every moment spent with his family throughout the years.

Russ is survived by his son, Jason M. Jones and his wife Susanne of Winchendon; two grandchildren, Amy Pirro and Timothy Jones; a brother, Dean Jones of Oklahoma; a sister Diane Teong of Florida; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Jones.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Burial will follow at Wildwood Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA.

A Calling Hour will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, PO Box 1120, Framingham, MA 01701, or on their website at (www.cancer.org). Please reference in memory of Russell T. Jones.