Peter Jones was born March 12, 1933 in Sand Hill, Florida to Robert and Harriet Jones. He received his education at Odom Branch School. He later met and married Florine Melton Jones in Kingsland, Georgia. From this union sons, Ronald Jones and Willie Jones and daughter, Janice Edwards were born. He was a member of Church of God by Faith.

Peter departed this life on November 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harold Jones.

Peter leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Florine Jones; brothers, Paul Jones and Robert Jones (aka Junior); sons, Ronald Jones and Willie Jones; daughter, Janice Edwards and Annalicia Dawson; grandchildren, Willie Jones Jr. (aka Stanka), Roshena Jones (aka Shena), Joseph Jones (aka Joe), and Tracina Isaac (aka Jack Rabbit); great-grandchildren, Talia Jones, William Jones, Janae Jones, Heaven Jones, Jaylen Jones Skinner; longtime family friend, Edna Fratcelli; and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends.