Larry Gene Jones, 66, of Ponder passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, after a short battle with Cancer. He was born on January 18, 1955 in Dallas, Texas to Bill and Beth (Woods) Jones.

Larry graduated from Krum High School in 1973 where he was active in basketball and the FFA. As a member of the FFA Larry raised swine and excelled in livestock judging.

Larry was on the 1971 state championship basketball team. The first in Krum's history.

In 1985 Larry married Donna Lee and her two daughters Riann and Krista Lee. They raised their daughters in Ponder. His life hobby was fishing and shared this passion with his wife and daughters. Countless days were spent on Lake Ray Roberts enjoying fishing and water sports.

He spent his life working in the concrete business and building bridges. He worked tirelessly till his body forced him to retire in 2010. He spent his retirement years with his wife Donna enjoying his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Jones of Ponder. Daughter Jennifer Riann and husband Trevor Todd of Ponder. Krista and husband John Williams of Ponder. Grandchildren Carson and Brady Williams; Ciara, Cole, Chloe, Olivia, Jake, and Ellison Jean Todd.  Brothers Tim and Vicki Jones, Terry and Stacey Jones, Watt and Sheree Jones and Rick and Kristi Jones. Plus 11 Nieces and Nehews.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Marla Jones and his parents Bill and Beth Jones.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 17, 2021 at DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton, Texas from 5-6PM . A Memorial service will follow at 6:00 PM with the Rev. Kim Broadstreet officiating.