Cullen B. Jones III

Cullen was born December 2, 1946, to Cullen B. Jones, II and Margaret Naomi Murphy. He grew up in Georgia and attended Decatur High School and, following graduation, studied auto mechanics at technical college. Cullen joined the US Army in 1967 at Ft. Gordon, Georgia, where he studied avionics and radio mechanics. Cullen was awarded the Sharpshooter Badge (rifle). After receiving an honorable discharge, he reverted to the Georgia Army National Guard to complete his military service of six years as an avionics mechanic. His mechanical expertise was considered to be beyond measure by family and friends he helped with car and motorcycle repairs.

Cullen was a dedicated member of several churches. At Bethel United Methodist Church, Stockbridge, Georgia, he sang in the choir and served as the Sunday School Superintendent for many years. During that time he had a column in the church newsletter titled, ‘Cullen’s Corner,’ in which he encouraged the congregation to be a part of the Sunday School program. He also sang in the choir at Julia A. Porter United Methodist Church in Porterdale, Georgia.

Known for his wonderful sense of humor, Cullen was loved dearly by his family and his many friends and will be truly missed. His was a life to be celebrated as we join together in the promise of The Resurrection.

Cullen is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Michelle Jones, Braselton, Georgia; granddaughter, Camden Rae Jones, Savannah, Georgia; sister, Betty Jones Haley, Milledgeville, Georgia and nieces and nephews. Cullen was preceded in death by his spouse, Paula Chaney Jones; son, Kevin Bryant Jones and sister, Aurelia Jones Huguley.

A Graveside Celebration of Life for Cullen will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Westview Cemetery, 1680 Westview Drive, Southwest, Atlanta, Georgia 30310. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the main entrance of the cemetery at 10:45AM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.horisawardfairviewchapel.com for the Jones family.