Paul Jones, a spirit-filled follower of Jesus and a guide and mentor to many area Christians, died Tuesday night, May 6 during one of the many prayer meetings held at his home in Cary.

Jones, 54, an ordained Baptist minister, often told the story of how he had fallen away from his calling to heal and evangelize. For many years, he seldom opened his Bible. But in recent months his faith had been rekindled as he performed weddings, baptisms, and healing services and opened his home to anyone needing prayer.

He died, of a heart attack, just as he was about to pray with a member of his Upper Room Fellowship. Dozens of friends were there, praying, supporting one another and sharing stories of how Paul had touched their lives and strengthened their faith.

Jones, a self-made businessman who worked with computer hardware, always found a way to provide for churches and charities as well as individuals in need.

He also was committed to expanding God’s kingdom.

In fact, the day he died, Jones was sending out invitations to a conference to be held in Raleigh on Living in the Kingdom.

Now he is truly living there.

Jones is survived by his wife, Linda, and children, Jason, Kristen, David, and Benjamin.

The memorial service will be hosted at Hope Chapel in Apex, NC at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that people donate to the Jones Family Memorial Fund at Hope Chapel in Apex.