Jack Jones, 81, of Bakersfield, passed away May 4, 2016 at Mercy South West. Born Jackie Ray Jones on May 31, 1934 in Merkel, TX. He loved his family very much and was proud of each and every one of them. Jackie was married 41 years to JoAnn Jones. Jack is survived by his wife, JoAnn; his children, Brenda and Stan Tangeman, Pamela and Ted Cummings, Leann and Jay Kenley, Tommy and LaDonna Womack, & Stacy and Ron Baize; his sister, Evelyn Decker; 14 grandchildren & 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, RV and Ruth Jones; and his brothers, Bill Jones and Jimmy Jones. Jack enjoyed the outdoors, his roosters, traveling, cruises, and Coke-a-cola with peanuts. He also was the Condors number 1 fan. Jack (Papa) was loved by many and will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses at Mercy South West, ICU.