Dr. Harry T. "Terry" Jones, 66, died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Autumnwood Care Center in Tiffin, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gloria Alexis (Dale) Jones; his parents, Harry and Anita Jones; his siblings, brother Tim (wife, Pat) Jones, brother Gary (Sandy) Jones, brother Scott (Joanna) Jones, sister Marion (Ray) Carpenter, brother Tom (Suzie) Jones; his brother-in-law, Dr. Thom Dale; his three children, daughter Alivia (Todd) Barrett, daughter Julie (Scott) Clark, son Bart (Bridgette) Jones; his six grandchildren, Ethan, Amalee, Aiden, and Annabel Barrett, and Cara and Casen Clark.

Born and raised in Irvine, KY, Terry devoted his life to the ministry, serving as senior minister to Christian churches in Kentucky and Ohio for over 45 years. His first ministry began in 1968 at Station Camp Christian Church in Irvine, KY. Ministries to follow were at Cobb Hill Christian Church, Irvine, KY; Speedwell Christian Church, Irvine, KY; Salem Christian Church, Poosey Ridge, KY; First Christian Church, Paintsville, KY; First Christian Church, Elizabethtown, KY. His final ministry was with Christ's Church at Tiffin, Tiffin, OH.

He graduated from Estill County High School, in Irvine, KY in 1967; Kentucky Christian College in 1972 with a BA in Preaching; Eastern Kentucky University in 1974 with a BA in Communications; Kentucky Christian College in 1987 with a Masters in Ministry; Cincinnati Bible Seminary in 2001 with a Masters of Divinity; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2004 with a Doctor of Ministry. He published a book on expository preaching in 2012, Preach the Word.

Terry was dedicated to mission work through the years, including Windward Islands School of Evangelism, St. Vincent and Suriname, South America.

Terry had a passion for fishing, taking vacations to Middle Bass Island on Lake Erie for 35 years with his family members and friends.

He was always involved in the community with many different organizations; Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Task Force of Tiffin, and Morrison House.

His Funeral Service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 25, 2015 at Christ Church at Tiffin with Minister Curt Gallmeyer officiating. There will be no burial at this time.

Friends may visit with the family from 4-8:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424 and on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the Service at Christ Church at Tiffin.

There will be a Memorial Service at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Brown Funeral Home, 306 College Street, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701.

Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 P.M. until the time of the Service on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Brown Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made in Terry's memory to the Morrison House, 107 W. Perry Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 or Community Hospice Care, 181 E. Perry Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.