Terry Jones' Obituary
Terry Jones was born in Wisconsin and then later moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Brainerd High School and played football. He loved cooking and grilling. He would always challenge people to a grill-off. He loved football and arguing about it. His favorite college team was the Tennessee Vols, and his favorite professional team was the Pittsburgh Steelers. It didn't matter how bad his team was losing, he always believed they would win. He loved music, especially while cooking. His favorite dance move was to rock his shoulders left and right while bobbing his head while throwing his hand up moving it to the beat. He worked as a chef at Cheddar's before retiring.
Terry was preceded in death by, Leo Jones and Juanita Powell.
He is survived by his daughter, Terrica Jones; grandchildren, Kali Allen and Briyaun Allen; brothers, Micah (Mary) Jones of North Carolina, Karl Jones of Maryland, Kirk Jones, and Leo Jones; sisters, Sundra Hallager, and Sybrina (Leon) Zimbelman; aunts, Aisha (Kabah) Raheem, and Mae Emma Brown.
Terry will lie-in-state on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9-5 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. There will be no funeral service.
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