Eric Otis Jones died on April 20, 2026, in Payson, Utah. He was born on February 26, 1958, in St. Johns Arizona to Gerald Edward Jones and Joyce Nadine Lindstrom Jones. Named after both of his grandfathers (Carl Eric Lindstrom and Otis Clinton Jones), Eric was the first grandchild on both sides of the family. Soon, Eric was joined by his sisters JanEtta, Angela (who died shortly after birth), Nadine, Sylvia and brother Gerald. Eric lived in Arizona, Utah, Iowa, Idaho, Wyoming and California before returning to Utah in 2005.
Born with anoxic brain injury, Eric was developmentally delayed yet had many accomplishments in his life. He earned his Eagle Scout award and served a 2-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Rapid City, South Dakota mission.
Following high school, Eric was trained and worked for a few years before changing fields and worked as a security guard for nearly 20 years. He was well regarded by his employers for his dedication and reliability. For the last two decades, Eric has dealt with health issues that necessitated his retirement from work.
Eric loved movies and had thousands of DVDs in his collection. He also read voraciously, particularly books about the old west. He loved playing board games and eating his snacks.
Eric loved his family and enjoyed visits from his sisters, brother and his nieces and nephews. He was also loved by the staff at Maple-Dell Care Center in Payson, where he resided for the last five years. They noted his kindness and his sassiness. Eric was preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister Angela. He is survived by his sisters, JanEtta Price (Vince), Nadine Anderson (Klint), Sylvia Richards (Randy) and brother Gerald (Stephanie) and 16 nieces and nephews and their families.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Walker Funeral Home located at 587 South 100 West in Payson, Utah. Visitation will be prior from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.
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Shelby Hooper says
April 23, 2026 at 11:49 amI was Eric’s Branch President for three years while he was at the Rocky Mountain Care facility. I always enjoyed talking with him. I found him to be one of the most honest of men. He definitely deserves his place in Heaven.