Gary Alan Jones, 73, of Lady Lake, FL and Rome, NY entered Heaven on May 14th , 2026, after a battle with cancer.

Gary was born in Rome, NY on July 22nd, 1952, and was raised in Westernville, NY. He graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1970. He spent 27 years of his career at Rome Cable Corp. before moving on to Turning Stone Casino & Resort where he spent 14 years as a Table Games Dealer. He retired in 2017.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy; their three sons, Eric (Marissa) Jones, Las Vegas, NV, Brian Jones, Pasadena, MD and Kevin (Amber Cook) Jones, Scranton, PA; eight grandchildren; Dominic, Christian, Noah and Gianni, Las Vegas, NV, Violet, and Nichole Rome, NY, Bradley, Pasedena, MD and Zachary, Scranton, PA; sisters, Lynne (Paul) Beck, Gwyn (Fred) Talerico and Kellie Jones; and brothers, Danny Jones and Kyle (Char) Jones; as well as many nieces; and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Keith R. Jones; and his mother, Shirley Jones.

Gary loved golfing, bowling, skiing, hunting, fishing and traveling. He was inducted into the Rome, NY Sports Hall of Fame in 2000 for his achievements in bowling. A big fan of the New York Yankees and the Buffalo Bills, he could often be found watching one of his favorite teams. Much of his time was spent traveling to his children’s hockey, baseball and martial arts tournaments and ski races. He never missed a game.

After retirement, Gary and his beloved wife of 53 years, Nancy split their time between Rome, NY and The Villages, FL where they were truly Livin’ the Dream. He made his mark on this world through long lasting friendships, and good times. Always quick with a joke and a smile. He spread joy and laughter everywhere he went.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Mark the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Summerfield, FL at 10:00 am on Monday June 15th , 2026, with a gathering to follow. A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday July 25th, 2026, at 7148 Stokes-Westernville Rd, Westernville, NY 13486 from 1pm-5pm. Arrangements entrusted with BALDWIN BROTHERS Funeral & Cremation Society-Spanish Springs, 352-430-1449. Sentiments are encouraged at www.baldwincremation.com.