Mr. Jones was born on January 5, 1933 in Turner County Georgia to the late John E. Jones Sr. and Lillie Powell Jones. He had lived in Worth County most of his life. Mr. Jones was a Veteran having served in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family especially watching his grandchildren play ball. Mr. Jones was a long time member and Deacon at Antioch Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Geneva McDonald Jones of Sylvester; children, Mike Jones (Carole), DeDe J. Hathcock (Tim) and Jamie Jones (Whitney) all of Sylvester; sister, Geneva J. Gunter (Randy) of Sylvester; brother, Tommy Jones (Lisa) of Sylvester; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Jones Fulford and Sandra Jones, both of Sylvester; grandchildren, Brett Ford, Brandon Jones (Hannah), Nicole Young (Joe), Kaleb Hathcock (Kari), Keri Watson (Clint), Drake Jones, Brylie Jones; and 7 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his brothers, Alton E. Jones, William T. Jones and Junior Jones.
For those desiring, memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church Building Fund c/o Linda Powell 156 Doe Hill Rd. Sylvester, GA., 31791.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 PM at Banks Funeral Home.
Mr. Jones was born on January 5, 1933 in Turner County Georgia to the late John E. Jones Sr. and Lillie Powell Jones. He had lived in Worth County most of his life. Mr. Jones was a Veteran having served in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family especially watching his grandchildren play ball. Mr. Jones was a long time member and Deacon at Antioch Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Geneva McDonald Jones of Sylvester; children, Mike Jones (Carole), DeDe J. Hathcock (Tim) and Jamie Jones (Whitney) all of Sylvester; sister, Geneva J. Gunter (Randy) of Sylvester; brother, Tommy Jones (Lisa) of Sylvester; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Jones Fulford and Sandra Jones, both of Sylvester; grandchildren, Brett Ford, Brandon Jones (Hannah), Nicole Young (Joe), Kaleb Hathcock (Kari), Keri Watson (Clint), Drake Jones, Brylie Jones; and 7 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his brothers, Alton E. Jones, William T. Jones and Junior Jones.
For those desiring, memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church Building Fund c/o Linda Powell 156 Doe Hill Rd. Sylvester, GA., 31791.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 PM at Banks Funeral Home.
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