Obituaries

Jesse Jones of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and a Taylor native, passed away on Friday. He was 39 years old.
Jesse was born in Scranton on November 7, 1980, and was the son of Gerardette and Morgan Jones of Taylor. At Riverside High School, he was a standout football and baseball player and also an avid body builder before graduating in the class of 1999. He then joined the U.S. Navy, stationed in California. Upon his honorable discharge he moved to Florida where he would graduate from Florida International University in Miami and most recently worked as a licensed real estate agent.
The life of the party, Jesse’s infectious smile and outgoing personality will never be forgotten by his loved ones.
He is also survived by his siblings, Ryan Jones and wife Robin of Yardley, and Breannah Hackett and husband John of Waco, Texas; his grandmother, Helen (Gnall) Jones of Taylor; his nephew, Greyson Jones; and countless adoring friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jesse’s name to the Taylor Lions Junior Football Organization c/o 1400 Schlager Ave., Taylor, Pa. 18517.
Private arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge.