Mark Gregory Jones was born June 26, 1967 to Harold Lloyd and Frances Elizabeth Jones in Marshall, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Harrison County and was well known for his taxidermy work. On November 21, 2003 Mark married Penny Parker. He and Penny enjoyed traveling together and Mark enjoyed taking hunting trips. Mark was a true outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time enjoying nature.

Mark is survived by his wife, Penny Jones, and his mother, Frances Elizabeth Jones. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold (Buddy) Jones; brother, Stephen Jones; and sister, Donna Jones.