Obituary of Mark C. Jones

Mark C. Jones GENEVA- Mark C. Jones passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday (August 18, 2024) at the age of 70, with his loving wife by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (August 24), at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, in Geneva. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be directed to ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place; Memphis, TN 38105, or Ontario County Humane Society, Happy Tails Animal Shelter, 2976 County Road 48; Canandaigua, NY 14424. Mark was born on January 10,1954, in Geneva, NY to Charles L. Jones and Natalie F. Jones. He lived in Geneva all his 70 years. Mark was employed by NYSEG as an electrician until he retired, after 40 years. He loved fishing, hunting, long walks, bird watching, traveling and spending time with Kim, his friends and family. Mark will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a kind and giving soul with a great sense of humor and wit. A deep voice and laugh that was contagious and an unforgettable smile. He loved telling stories and reminiscing about the good old days. Mark enjoyed driving occasionally for his friend Chad Carlini on Chad's fishing charter. He was a member of the IBEW Local 840, Fayette Hunting Club for 50 years as well as Trout Unlimited, The Loyal Order of Moose Club, Waterloo Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc. and Ontario.Wayne.Wyoming.Livingston.org. He is survived by his lovely wife and best friend of 42 years, Kimberly Trumble Jones; sister, Nancy (Steve) VanGorden of Waterloo, NY; brothers, Jeff (Rainey) Jones of Rushville, NY and Lawrence (Vera) Jones of Rochester, NY; several nieces and nephews, whom he was so very proud of and so many friends that he called family (too many to list). Mark is also survived by his Villa brothers, Jim Beardsley, John Bero, Fred Bertram, Ray Cook, Paul David, Reed Grapensteter, Bob Hamm, Rick Kalbfleisch, Rick Macintyre, Mike Peters, Kevin Smith and Bill Wilsey. Mark was predeceased by his parents; in-laws, Mary and Gordon Trumble, Sr. and his best friend, Bill Whitwell