Thomas Bernard Jones
November 22, 1948 ~ March 10, 2026
Born in:
Jefferson City, Missouri
Resided in:
California, Missouri
Thomas Bernard Jones, 77, of California, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home.
He was born November 22, 1948, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of David M. Jones and Marie E. (Vetter) Jones.
Tom grew up in Jefferson City attending St. Peter grade school & graduated from Helias High School in 1966. He attended Missouri S&T in Rolla graduating in 1972 with a degree in Civil Engineering and Environmental Field.
He enjoyed a 45-year career in wastewater management.
His off hours were spent in Osage County at the “The Farm.”
Tom is survived by his wife, Diedra Volkart; three stepsons, Damon Volkart, Columbia, MO, Darin Volkart, California, MO, Dustin Volkart and one amazing daughter-in-law Valerie Volkart, California, MO; one sister, Betty Markway, and her children Robert & Katie of Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Marion Jones and a brother, Robert Jones.
A celebration of his life will be from 3 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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Celebration of Life: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Knights of Columbus Hall
1822 Tanner Bridge Road
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
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Tom was an important part of our lives for many years. He was one of a kind. Great memories from the farm too. We will miss him greatly. My deepest sympathy.
Rest in peace Tom
While we didn’t get together much in our adult life we always stay in contact. Tom was always soft spoken, good listen and a great storyteller.
Our prayers go to Tom and the rest of the family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Tom very long, but enjoyed getting to know him in the little time we had. My prayers to Diedra and the rest of the family.
Rest in peace, Tom! You will sure be missed. 💖
Tom was generous. Fun in school. Liked by everyone. A great host. An open conversationalist. His friends were interesting –all were characters — some were athletes; some highly intelligent, all were humorous; some were good story tellers — all, like Tom, were friendly, with good, sincere hearts — all with great senses of humor. The classmates who hung with Tom were varied individuals — each entertaining and full of life. Tom’s friends were as good, as fun as it gets; which says what Tom was like – a boy, a man with varied, interesting friends, who respected and loved him.
Gail Cartee
What a great man, great Engineer, and even better friend. I miss You Tom
Tom was a close friend during our time together at Missouri S&T. Many great memories keeps Tom close after all of those years. May he rest in peace.