Chief Warrant Officer Four Larry K. Jones was born on 6 January 1949 in Nevada City, California, and was raised in Redding, California, graduating from Shasta High School. He served in the Army with distinction for over 15 years in Vietnam, Korea, Germany, and many stateside assignments. He was promoted to CW4 in May 1983 and was the unit Standardization Pilot since March 1983. CW4 Jones was a professional aviator that always thought highly of everyone he met. He flew everyone to their limit but considered that professional development. He understood the risk and challenges that awaited him and faced those adversities head on. He was not one to shy away from his responsibilities and duties.

The accident that claimed his life on a CH-47 Chinook, #845, occurred on 10 July 1983 on South Fox Island, Michigan, located at the northern tip of Lake Michigan. CW3 Jones and the crew were planning and developing new doctrine, tactics, and techniques that have made the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) what it is today.

CW4 Jones is survived by his wife, Kizzie; his son, Levi; and his daughter, Kizzie. Building #7272 on GEN Brown Compound at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, is dedicated in his honor as Jones Hangar.