Jones Construction and supported many organizations such as the Methodist Church, the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, and surrounding areas, regional hospitals and several other companies.

Twice, after the loss of a wife, he was left to care for infant children and had to hire the help of a nurse or live-in housekeeper.

He personally helped his workers rebuild the wall, creating a motto that would last his entire career "Finish the Job."

Jones Construction weathered the storm with government contracts to build a new military air base in the Panama Canal Zone, Albrook Field.

Jones went on to gain more government contracts building housing, post offices, military bases, and other projects.

One of his more well known projects was the creation of the shipyards in Panama City, Florida and Brunswick, Georgia where the chief product was the Liberty Ships.

The company continued to grow after World War II, maintaining military contracts as well as expanding into other international markets.

The company helped build Dilworth Methodist Church, located across the street from the Jones family home in Charlotte.

Additionally, the family was involved in the construction and furnishing of the Memorial Chapel, including a donation of stained glass windows.

Jones was an active member of his community, serving numerous positions of importance within the city of Charlotte as well as the surrounding areas.

He helped save Charlotte from drought as he developed a system to supply the growing city with the amount of water needed, using pipes connecting to the Catawba River rather than relying on artesian wells.

He was also on the Board of Commissions for two to three terms around 1930 as well as the executive committee to help oversee department's efficiency in the city of Charlotte.