The Warren County native was a son of the late Paul Eldon and Mable Reed Jones and is preceded in death by a brother, Larry Jones, a sister, Brenda Jones and a niece Tonya Minton. Terry Jones uttered the famous line in the 1979 film Life of Brian while playing Mandy Cohen as she spoke to the followers of her son, who was mistaken for Jesus Christ. Monty Python’s Terry Jones Passes Away at 77 – A Hilarious Life in Photos. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Terry Jones, founding member of Monty Python, has sadly left us aged 77. The cast of Monty Python gathered to bid farewell to their dear friend and co-star Terry Jones at his funeral today. Obituary. — Eddie Robson (@EddieRobson) January 22, 2020 TERRY JONES', late comedian and Monty Python actor, funeral was held on Wednesday and was attended by an abundance of big TV names, who celebrated the life of the late great star. Terry Jones was laid to rest in true Monty Python fashion during a private funeral on Wednesday (05.02.20). Funeral Home Services for Terry are being provided by Dunn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, INC - Burgaw. Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle, John Oliver, and Terry Jones pose for a photo backstage at the “Monty Python And The Holy Grail” special screening during the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. Terry Jones perhaps got less recognition than the other Pythons, who were stronger as performers - but he was the one who pulled the show together conceptually. Jones and Cleese formed Monty Python alongside Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Graham Chapman in 1969, when they all brainstormed in a tandoori restaurant in north London. Comedian, author and filmmaker Terry Jones has died at the age of 77 after suffering from dementia. Jan 24, 2020 Steve Palace. — Eddie Robson (@EddieRobson) January 22, 2020. Terry Jones' heartbroken Monty Python stars bid farewell to their pal yesterday at a private funeral in north London. Terry Jones passed away on February 18, 2020 in Burgaw, North Carolina. Terry Jones perhaps got less recognition than the other Pythons, who were stronger as performers - but he was the one who pulled the show together conceptually. Media caption Michael Palin on Terry Jones: "He was a wonderful companion" Sir Michael Palin and John Cleese have been remembering their "warm" … The comic legend died last month aged 77 after a battle with dementia. John Cleese, Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam have said farewell to their fellow Python Terry Jones at the comedy giant's funeral. He had the vision, the ambition. There's a reason he directed the Python films. Terry Jones was laid to rest in true Monty Python fashion during a private funeral on Wednesday 05.02.20. As part of Monty Python, he was known for his drag characters and for co-writing the "Spam" sketch. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival) All that distinctive Python stuff, linking the sketches, the meta gags - that was him. Terry Jones was a founding member of the Monty Python comedy team, who brought absurd humor to the world with their "Monty Python's Flying Circus" TV sketch show and several movies. All that distinctive Python stuff, linking the sketches, the meta gags - that was him. Terry Jones performs on the opening night of "Monty Python Live (Mostly)" on July 1, 2014 in London, England. He had the vision, the ambition. John Cleese, Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam have said farewell to their fellow Python Terry Jones at the comedy giant's funeral. Eldon "Terry" Jones, 70 of Smiths Grove died Friday, February 21, 2020 at his residence. MORE STORIES 'He's not the Messiah, just a very naughty boy': Monty Python stars' fitting final tribute at funeral of Terry Jones who lost dementia battle at 77