Devoted father of Glasgow murder victim Moira Jones sadly dies

Glasgow Times

05-05-2025

Hu Jones, whose daughter Moira was raped and killed in Queen's Park in 2008, died suddenly on April 16, aged 87.
His wife, Bea, told the Glasgow Times: "For 61 years, Hu was my rock, loving, caring, always there. I will miss him desperately, I know, and so will the many who knew him."
Hu and Bea with daughter Moira (Image: Courtesy of Bea Jones)
"He was a hugely supportive, wonderful dad and father-in-law, a much-loved uncle and brother-in-law, a staunch friend and he cared deeply about all he met. He listened, he shared, he understood.
"They don't come along that often, folks like Hu."
Hu and Bea Jones (Image: Courtesy of Bea Jones)
The Moira Fund, a pioneering charity set up by Hu and Bea to support victims, shared the newsof Hu's death 'with deep sadness' and added: 'After Moira's tragic murder, Hu dedicated his time to supporting Bea and to the development and growth of The Moira Fund.
Moira Jones (Image: Courtesy of Bea Jones)
'His steadfast commitment helped turn grief into meaningful action, ensuring that those facing unimaginable loss had somewhere to turn for comfort and support. His compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication shaped The Moira Fund into what it is today—a beacon of hope and kindness.'
Businesswoman Moira was parking her car outside her flat, which overlooked Queen's Park, when she was attacked.
The 40-year-old's murder, by a Slovakian national who was later discovered to have a history of crime, shocked the city, who rallied to support Moira's parents and brother Grant.
Hu Jones, right, with daughter-in-law Sharon, son Grant, and wife Bea. (Image: Newsquest)
Hu, a retired maths teacher, and Bea set up The Moira Fund, which provides financial support and counselling for people who have been bereaved by murder and violent death.
Bea and Hu Jones (Image: Newsquest)
It has helped more than 5000 people, and awarded grants to the value of almost half a million pounds. The couple were instrumental in the establishment of Scotland's national homicide support service.
Eleven years ago, the charity launched the Moira Run, a 5K in Queen's Park that has become a popular community event attracting hundreds of people each year.
The annual run in Moira's memory in Queen's Park (Image: Newsquest)
Glasgow actor and writer Elaine C Smith is a long-time supporter of the event.
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The charity added: 'Moira's legacy, built through Hu and Bea's unwavering love and dedication, will continue to bring comfort and support to those who need it most. His work has touched countless lives, and his impact will continue to be felt by those the charity helps.'
Hu and Bea laying flowers in Queen's Park (Image: Newsquest)
In Hu's obituary in our sister newspaper The Herald, Karyn McCluskey, chief executive of Community Justice Scotland, said: 'Bea was often the public face of the Moira Fund – warm, articulate, deeply committed – but Hu was the foundation: steady, organised, thoughtful, always present.
'A man with a twinkle in his eye and a heart big enough to hold the sorrow of others alongside his own, he listened more than he spoke, but when he did speak, it mattered. He challenged injustice, questioned complacency, and never let anyone feel unseen.'
She added: 'Hu and Bea chose not to let despair have the final word. Out of their unimaginable grief, they created The Moira Fund, a charity dedicated to supporting families who have lost loved ones to murder and culpable homicide. It was an act of pure courage, to take pain and forge from it something enduring and meaningful.'
Hu's funeral will take place on May 9 in Weston, Staffordshire, where he and Bea have lived for 60 years. Donations can be made to themoirafund.org.uk.