February 28, 1949 - July 8, 2023 U.S. Veteran
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Jack Wayne Jones Sr., 75 of Troy, WV; (Little Cove Community) formerly of Eustis, FL; departed this earthly life on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his residence follow a brief illness. He was born February 28, 1949 in Bluefield, VA; son of the late Albert and Helen Lewis Jones. Jack is a United States Army Veteran, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked as an Agricultural Soil Consultant, teacher, Fertilizer Sales Rep. and consultant, and a proud member of the Orlando Florida VFW. In his spare time Jack enjoyed hunting, Fishing, spending time outdoors, gardening, working with his tractor, living the quiet life in West Virginia, and spoiling his grandchildren whenever possible. On October 16, 1968 Jack was united in marriage to Claudia Baker Jones, who survives at their home on Little Cove. Surviving are 3 children, Kara Close (Oren) of Sorrento, FL; Jack Jones Jr. (Michelle) of Eustis, FL; and Christina Bell of Ocala, FL; and 3 siblings, Claude Jones of WV; Lewis Jones and Joyce Miller of VA. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other wonderful family and friends. Along with his parents, Jack is preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Daulton and Claudia Weeks, and 3 siblings, Thelma “Sammy” Williams, Junior Jones, and Mack Jones Jack’s request for burial in the Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave Bushnell, FL 33513 will be honored and we at Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., are proud to assist the family of Jack Wayne Jones Sr., with local arrangements. |