Thomas Bernard Jones

Thomas Bernard Jones, 77, of California, Missouri, passed away on March 10, 2026, at his home. Born on November 22, 1948, in Jefferson City, Missouri, he was the son of David M. Jones and Marie E. (Vetter) Jones.

Tom grew up in Jefferson City, where he attended St. Peter grade school and graduated from Helias High School in 1966. He went on to earn a degree in Civil Engineering and Environmental Field from Missouri S&T in Rolla in 1972. He dedicated the next 45 years to a distinguished career in wastewater management. In his free time, he cherished quiet days at the family place known as “The Farm” in Osage County.

He is survived by his wife, Diedra Volkart; three stepsons, Damon Volkart of Columbia, Missouri, Darin Volkart of California, Missouri, and Dustin Volkart; one daughter-in-law, Valerie Volkart of California, Missouri; his sister, Betty Markway, and her children Robert and Katie of Jefferson City. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Marion Jones, and a brother, Robert Jones.