Could not have “nailed” this man’s life any better in this tribute!

He will be sadly, sadly missed.

Will truly miss saying “Hi-Jack” and watching him chuckle with his famous laugh, followed by “you better watch saying that in an airport” or driving by the courts at ANY hour for years and see “old faithful” out there grooming the clay.

Oakland MD HAS indeed lost an icon.

Sorry for the loss Jones family.

Jill and Bob,
We didn’t get to know Jack very well, but he was always so pleasant and seemed to enjoy being here at
SLCCV. He is now resting in peace, pain free. I will always remember the cute smile he had. Our prays are
With you and your family.

What a character and presence in any room. He won’t be soon forgotten! Not many can say that. Glad I got to personally know him!

Sorry for your loss.

Joyce and Frank Vontz

Jack, I wish the past few years had been easier for you; In my heart, I know you’re at peace. I’ll always remember you ✝️♥️

Sorry for your loss Jill/Bob

I do remember his love of laugh! I see where I got my love of tennis from.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jan, Jill and the rest of the family.
Cousin Mark Jones and wife Michelle from Louisiana

Very sorry for your loss
He will be missed.

My sincere condolences to your family. Your smiling face will be missed here at SLCCV. You certainly had a way to make us smile.

So so sorry to hear about Jacks passing. We know he had a wonderful life and will remember him fondly. Our condolences and prayers are sent to his family.

Jill and Jann, you are so right he was always the life of the party. There was never a dull moment when Jack was around. Vaughn has so many fond memories from the times he spent with Jack. There are too many good memories to list now the one that he remembers the most is the battle between Jack and Marvin about Jack getting to work on time. It happened every day he was ever there. He will be missed!!!

Jack I remember you with your contagious laugh always joking around and having fun.RIP you will be missed.

Lots of great memories about Jack. We grew up about 100 yards from each other in MLP. He was about 7 years older than I, so I looked up to him when we were kids. Our moms were as close as sisters, so I spent a lot of time in Jack’s house. I remember playing army with him and my brothers; I remember watching with horror when he broke his femur in the Southern-Keyser football game, and then visiting him during his long, bed-fast recovery; I remember Jill’s big wedding reception when Jack and my dad served as bartenders, watching them see how far they could propel the champagne corks off their outside balcony at their house (and both of them consuming a bit more of their product than they probably should have); I remember my many trips to Marvin’s for clothing, and Jack always knew exactly what size and style I would like; I remember in later years playing a lot of tennis with Jack, Barry Snyder, and others; and like everyone else who knew Jack, I will always remember his sense of humor, his funny stories, and that great laugh. Rest in peace, my good friend. And save me a spot; I’ll be along later. Don

Jill & Bob So sorry for your loss.Jack was a fun person on the tennis court.so glad we got to meet him.Stay Strong Love Diane & Dan

So very sorry to lose this long lost relative. I smiled reading the obit. He must have been a great, fun loving man and I’m sure he’ll be sorely missed.

A good friend from way back. Thanks for the many poker games & the Autumn Glory parades on the balcony. RIP my friend.

I’m truly saddened to hear this. I would just hang out at the shop before heading to the radio station.

Condolences to family and friends,Rip Jack. A good man who will be missed by many

My condolences to the family of “Jack” who was a good friend and always full of life and fun to be around..may the good Lord be with you in this time of sorrow.

God rest his soul…a great person!

I fondly enjoyed playing tennis at Rawlings Racquet Club with my doubles partner Jack Jones. Later on I would run into Jack at Dottie’s when I was in Oakland. I am really sorry to hear he has left us.

Ray Shipley

I remember Jack as the funny man who could make me laugh when I was in a bad mood. I will remember all the kind words he said about my grandma and who helped us when we needed it. Thoughts & prayers to his family. RIP Jack

It is with deep regret that I learned of Jack’s passing into life eternal.

I first met Jack when he was a teenager on crutches due to a football injury while playing Linebacker for the Southern Rams. This meeting evolved into a 59 year friendship.

Frequently visiting our home in Mountain Lake Park, Jack became like family. Of course, if anything was needed in men’s wear, it was off to Marvin’s. Whenever we arrived on the mountain top, Jack would arrange a match for us to play singles or doubles on the red clay.

Being acquainted with tennis at an early age as a ball boy with the Western Maryland Tennis Championships and later, working with Farmer Rathman maintaining the courts, Jack was an easy fit to become Chairman of the Physical Facilities Committee of the Mountain Lake Park Tennis Club, Inc. At one time, he served as its Treasurer also.

Last year on a warm mountain top afternoon, Jack and I , as frequently happened, were alone at the courts. Sitting on the bleachers, we remembered times past when we both worked the red clay courts, how the courts have changed with the years. characters and great players in the Western Maryland Championships, working clinics with youngsters and our many matches played together as opponents in singles and partners in doubles.

I thank God Jack no longer has to endure pain and suffering. Rest in peace my friend.

So sorry to hear the passing of Jack, Will be sadly missed. My condolence to the family. Rest in peace.