Brian Weldon, "BW" Jones passed peacefully from this life to the next holding the hand of his beloved wife on January 3, 2021. BW was a fighter. He fought for his country. He fought for his family and he fought for anything he believed was right. But as hard as he fought this time, he lost his battle to Covid after ten long days. Brian was known by many names depending on how you came into his life. To most people he was BW or B-Dubs. To the ones he held most dear he was just Ol Dad, and now Paw Paw. He was Uncle Brian to his nieces and nephews, except for one that dubbed him "Unkie Pivo" due to his hallmark Keystone he always had in his hand. His Army buddies dubbed him Pickle. His doting mother called him son and everyone knew not to cross him about his "momma" because in his eyes she walks on water. He has been called a few choice names by his loving wife over the years that made laugh every time he riled her up on purpose because that was the fun and loving relationship they had. He was a loving and unconditionally supportive brother. He was an incredibly loving cousin and thought of them more as brothers and sisters than cousins. He was a fiercely loyal friend and you were lucky to have him on your side. But everyone one that knew him knows that behind that famous gruff exterior was a heart of pure gold. He would do anything for anyone, anytime. He lived a simple life and enjoyed staying close to home riding around in his golf cart and surveying what he had created. One of his greatest achievements was baking his first pecan pie from pecans he harvested from the orchard he started as saplings this past Thanksgiving. He was very artistic and could draw anything. He especially enjoyed creating things out of metal and was a certified welder. He was passionate about trees and plants and flowers. If you were ever lucky enough to tour the Jones Farm with him on the golf cart along with this trusted sidekick, Ollie, you were sure to be educated on every blade of grass, flower, bush and tree you passed during the ride. He was an avid fisherman and kept all of his daddy's 'honey holes" hopping even after he passed away. He was a lover of history, especially military history, and genealogy. He had traced his family roots back to the 1400's and was still digging. He loved creating European mounts each deer season and immensely enjoyed hearing the story behind each one he did. He was very well rounded and known by all for his distinctive laugh and his sense of humor.

Brian was born on November 19, 1968 to Larry Dale and Patsy Ruth (Griffin) Jones in Ennis. A lifelong resident of Ennis, he graduated Ennis High School in 1987 and has maintained lifelong friendships with many of his classmates. Immediately after graduation, Brian enlisted in the United States Army. He proudly served in the world's oldest fighting force, The First Infantry Division, "The Big Red One", during Desert Storm. He served in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq. He was a highly decorated soldier and very proud of his service to his country. He was especially proud of the fact that he instilled his love of country in his two boys one of whom is currently active duty with the 82nd Airborne and the other who will be enlisting after high school graduation in May. Brian finally met and married the love of his life, Kristina (Tina) in July of 2000. They shared a unique and very special love and relationship that was full of laughter, as well as its ups and downs. But no matter what, they always found their way back to one another, as God intended, stronger and more in love. This union created a loving family that included 5 beautiful children. Brian never differentiated between the ones he raised and the ones he made. They are all his and he loved them with all his heart. Brian worked for many years building bank vaults for Security Vault Works where he traveled the country doing what he did best and having many amazing experiences along the way as well as building lasting friendships with those with whom he worked and traveled. Later he was fortunate enough to go to work for Tex-Scapes Greenery and share his love of trees and plants with his customers. He often called himself an educator and not a salesman because he loved to teach his customers how to be successful in nurturing the new life he was sending them home with. In the last year he had the privilege of working alongside his best friend at Weaver Spring and Brake. This is a precious time that they have both cherished. We each have our story of how he made us laugh or how he made us roll our eyes at one of his infamous jokes. But we all felt love because that was the kind of man he was. Brian was a member of The Society of the Big Red One, the VFW, and American Legion Post 361 and an active supporter of the Chris Kyle Foundation and the Til Valhalla Project and the Church of Christ.

Brian was met at the gates of heaven by his grandparents and his daddy, Larry D. We are sure they went straight to the latest fishing hole Larry had found. He is probably also talking shop with his grandfather in law, Frankie Vrana Sr. who was one of his most favorite people. Left behind to carry on his legacy of love and laughter are his loving wife, Tina, their children, Amanda Burns and significant other, Ryan Patak, Caitlin Burns, Faith Jones and significant other, Casey Crow, Morgan Marshall and wife, Kim and his namesake Weldon Jones. He is also survived by his new grandbaby, Oaklynn Evie Marshall, his mother Patsy Jones, his brother Barry Lynn Jones, Uncle James Jones, In-laws Barry and Annette Metcalf, Brother and Sister in love David and Lynnette Copas, nephews Zachary Jones and wife Valerie "Maria" and Nathan Jones, niece Harper Copas (Unkie Pivo), Great niece and nephew Mia and Ace Jones, a host of loving cousins and aunts and uncles, brothers in arms from all over the world and a multitude of friends that will miss him dearly.

Graveside services will be under the directions of JE Keever Mortuary with full military honors at Grady Cemetery in Byrd, Tx. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Visitation 1 hour prior at J. E. Keever Mortuary Chapel, 408 N. Dallas Street, Ennis. Pallbearers will be: Nathan Jones, Casey Crow, Ryan Patak, David Copas, Robbie Flynt and Ryan Villareal.  Honorary Pallbearer is Zachary Jones.

The family asks that each of you in attendance please wear a mask and observe social distancing. We also understand that some of you may be concerned about attending a large gathering during these uncertain times, which is the reason for an outdoor graveside service. Please know that if you are uncomfortable about attending, we understand and you must know that your support, thoughts and prayers are with us and have sustained us through these difficult days. Thank you and please stay safe.

Submitted by Family