Purnell Roscoe Jones

Purnell R. Jones, also affectionately known as “PJ”, “Moon Man”, “Dad”, and “Pop-Pop" was born in Cambridge, MD on December 1, 1948. He passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 77, at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton, MD.

Purnell was the beloved and first son of Maggie J. Jones and Louis Jones, Sr. He attended and graduated from Mace’s Lane High School in the “Class of 1966”.

Purnell loved his trucks, watching racing shows, and most of all shining everything down.

Purnell served in the United States Army including a tour in Vietnam, and received a Gold Star for meritorious service along with other medals and awards. He later spent many years in the Army Reserve. He worked various jobs, and was considered a “Jack of All Trades”. He also helped with the upkeep of the family church in Salem, MD.

Purnell was preceded in death by his parents, Maggie and Louis Jones, Sr.; brothers Donald Jones and Louis Jones Jr.; and sister Janet Baugh.

He leaves behind a lifetime of memories to Martha Beasley, two children Dontary Jones, Jr. and Bridget Jones; grandchildren Keyondra Cornish, that he helped raise from birth, Satonia Jones, Jaylin Jones, Dontary Jones, Jr., and Destini Crockett; 9 great grandchildren; and by his side were four special friends Jennette, Thomas, Sylvia, and Sam; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.