Max Curtis Jones, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, the 17 of January 2013, while his loving wife and children were by his side. Although in declining health since March of 2012, Max kept his quick wit, many times laughing at his struggles.

Max was born to Wallace and Frances (Pilcher) Jones in Childress County, Texas, on December 12, 1923. Although his birth was during the worst depression in American history, Max never allowed those circumstances to keep him from success. His entire life revolved around taking the negatives and turning them into positives for himself, his family, his church, his community and friends. Max was very active in his church, Brazoria First Assembly, and served on the board for many years. He devoted his life to serving the Lord and ministering to others.

He was a graduate of Childress High School and played football for the Childress Bobcats. Max was gifted and talented on and off the field and loved football and received a full scholarship to play at the collegiate level at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

In 1941, he joined the United States Navy to later return and play with a V-12 unit, at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. While playing at Southwestern, he played in the 1944 Sun Bowl, defeating New Mexico, 7-0. Due to Max’s success in football, during his collegiate years, Max was drafted to play for the Washington Redskins in the National Football League, with family being the most important, he decided to join the United States Navy in 1941and served his country until 1944. After serving his country, Max utilized his knowledge and training in kinesiology and began teaching and coaching throughout Texas. His first coaching job was in Iraan, then Kermit and Conroe. During his professional years in education, Max met and coached along side of Darrell Royal, Bum Phillips, Hayden Fry and Jack Pardee, who are named and remembered coaches in Texas history.

Max Jones met the love of his life, Beverly Jean Pardue, in July of 1946. He courted Beverly during his college years and asked her to marry him on August 25, 1946. Max Curtis Jones and Beverly Jean Jones were united in marriage on August 28, 1946, at the home of Wallace and Frances (Pilcher) Jones in Childress, Texas. Max and Beverly made their home in Fresno, Texas, while building an empire with the Folsom Company.

In 1961, Max partnered with David Davidson and purchased Folsom Company, in Dallas, Texas. Max served as an owner and salesman for over 25 years. Max Curtis Jones was instrumental in advancing nationwide economic growth through real estate, land development and entrepreneurial endeavors. In 1986, he retired leaving a thriving business that is operating today. However, retirement was not in his nature. Max farmed and ranched over a 1,000 acre ranch where he built and resided with his family in Mound, Texas. He officially retired and moved to Bar X Ranch in 2003.

Max is survived by his wife of 66 years, Beverly Jones; sons, Don Curtis Jones and wife, Sandra; Philip Max Jones and wife, Hollie and David Jones and wife, Dianna; daughter, Mary Jean Cunningham and husband, Raymond; brothers, T. Jones and wife, Phylis, and Charles Jones and wife, Dorothy; sisters, Julia Davidson and husband, David, and Jane Riggs; grandchildren, Curtis Cunningham, Cami Torres, Kip Cunningham, Gary Jones, Bobby Jones, Matt Jones, Shelly Ahrens, David James Wassermann, Lance Wallace Jones, Mason Jones and Sydney Jones; along with numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Brazoria First Assembly with Pastor Dale Frankum officiating. Burial followed at Roselawn Cemetery in Van Vleck. Serving as pallbearers were his grandsons and Sergio Torres

Services were under the direction of Baker Funeral Home, 634 S. Columbia Dr. West Columbia, Texas 77486. (979) 345-3232. Online condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook at www.bakerfuneralhome.net.