Paul Allen Jones, 78, of Stanton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 21, 2018 in a Midland hospital. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel with Rev. David Harp, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating.The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, July 23, 2018 at Gilbreath Funeral Home.He was born June 21, 1940 in Fort Worth, Texas and married Carolyn Taylor July 7, 1967 in Midland.Paul Allen attended school in Stanton and graduated from Monterey High School in 1958 and attended Texas Tech University. He served in the United States Army in Germany for two years. Paul Allen farmed and ranched in Martin County, retiring in 2010. Paul Allen’s passion was children and participating in all events that included children. He especially enjoyed his grandson. Paul Allen loved Texas Tech Football and Baseball, and attending stock shows and rodeos.He was a long time member of First Baptist Church in Stanton.Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Jones of Stanton; three children, Paula Jones of Lubbock, Cody Jones and wife, DeDe of Amarillo, and Stephanie Asher and husband, Scott of Hope Springs, North Carolina; one grandson, Brandon Jones; his twin brother, John Calvin Jones and wife, Patsy of Stanton; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ina Allen Jones; his grandmother, Lovie Allen; and his mother-in-law, Maggie Taylor.The family suggests memorials to Evergreen Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 224, Stanton, Texas 79782, or to Martin County 4-H or Championship Club.Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home in Stanton. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,
