Charles Alvin Jones, 88 passed away peacefully on June 5, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Johnston County on November 20, 1927. He was the son of the late Joseph M. Jones and Elizabeth Stephenson Jones. He was married to Billie Griffis Jones, who preceded him in death. The funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday at Sharon Baptist Church, Smithfield with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Park, Clayton. Charles served in the U.S. Air Force after WW II during the occupation of Japan. He retired after 30 years as an auto mechanic from O’Neal Motors in Raleigh. Charles was also a charter member of Sharon Baptist Church. He is survived by a son; Charles Michael Jones and his wife, Katrina, daughter; Donna J. Lassiter and her husband, Ron, and a sister, Joyce J. Wood. Charles was affectionately known as Papa Charles to his eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:00 at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Duke Transplant Development Fund, PO Box 102347, Durham. NC 27710, Attn: Duke Transplant Business Office Lung Program. Online condolences may be made to the Jones family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.
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