A Canton man with recent ties to Hall County has been missing for more than one week, and a reward is offered for details behind his safe recovery.
Family and friends of 85-year-old Byron Eugene "Gene" Jones say he suffers from demential and other medical conditions which require medical medication and attention. He was last seen on the late evening of April 21, 2025 in the Blue Ridge, Georgia area driving a navy blue 2015 Toyota Camry hybrid with Georgia license tag # TBX7562.
"Gene" Jones is described as a white male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing about 185 pounds with receding gray hair, and blue eyes.
A $25,000 reward is being offered for direct details that lead to Mr. Jones' safe return. Anyone with leads is asked to contact the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office at (770) 720-4883. You can reference case # 202501785. Eligibility details for the reward include:
- Providing information needed to recover Mr. Jones
- Being available to cooperate with law enforcement, if needed.
- Request in writing the reward within 30 days of Mr. Jones being found.
All claims are subject to verification and apprival by the family/law enforcement, and may require signing a legal release and affidavit.
