Mr. Henry Earl Jones was born in Shuqualak, Mississippi to Albert, Sr. and Peggy Hyde Jones on December 28, 1930. He moved to East St. Louis, IL in 1949. Henry worked for East St. Louis Casting until he retired. After retirement he worked for East St. Louis Township.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Jones Bady-Granger.

He leaves to cherish his memories his sisters, Della M. (Robert) Murphy, Antoinette Culp, Cheryl (Derrick) Boochie; brother, Gregory Coleman; brother-in-law, James Davis; nieces, Peggy Murphy Cruise, Cheryl Goodrich, Alice Jones (Shawn D.) Hill, Jacqueline L. Anderson, Ann M. Johnson, Gloria L. Stuckey; a special nephew, Kevin D. Murphy, Sr.; nephew, Christopher K. Cruise and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.