Haden “Sam” Jones, 95, of Nederland, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Pine Arbor in Silsbee, TX. Sam was born in Port Arthur, TX on April 9, 1922 to the late Gilbert Jones and Alpha Mae Ball Jones. Sam served our country in the United States Navy. He was a retired maintenance supervisor at Gulf Oil Refinery with 42 years and 11 months service. Sam was a member of the Mid-County Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and coaching his 2 sons on playing baseball. He loved spending time with his family of 5 generations and friends. After retirement, his passion was gardening and raising beautiful roses.

Sam is survived by his daughter, Sheridan Thornell of Fred; son, Gary Jones and wife, Aldera of Port Acres; sister, Hannah Holcomb of Fort Worth; daughter-in-law, Judy Jones of Groves; 10 grandchildren, Troy Jones, Kurt Jones, Melanie Abshire, Damon Jones, Bryan Jones, Robin Clements, Melissa Smith, Carrie Thornell, Stacey Woodard and Robert Thornell, Jr.; 24 great-grandchildren; step-daughter, Becky Wilcox, step-son, Terry Williams and a host of family and friends. Sam is preceded in death by his parents and son, Gilbert Jones.

There will be gathering of family and friends on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. The funeral service will be on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. also at the funeral home with Rev. Trenton Stevicks and Rev. Wanda Lane officiating. The interment will be at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Southeast Texas Food Bank, P. O. Box 21012, Beaumont, TX 77720 or the charity of your choice.