Julian W. Jones

Julian William "Buddy" Jones went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2016. Julian was born in Columbia, and was the son of Julian William Jones, Sr. and Sarah Ross Jones. He graduated valedictorian of his class in 1958 from Brookland-Cayce High School and received his B.S. and Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of South Carolina. Julian was a member of First Baptist Church of West Columbia. He met and married his wife, Margaret Eddy, in Columbia. They were married in 1963 at Bethel United Methodist Church. Julian and Margaret moved to Houston, TX where he was assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). While in Houston, two of their daughters, Mary Angela and Juliet Elizabeth, were born. The family moved to Durham, NC where Julian was employed at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While in Durham, their third daughter, Jennifer Carol, was born. Julian was an active member of Parkwood United Methodist Church in Durham, NC. After moving to Columbia, SC, he became an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He was loved very much and will be greatly missed.

Julian is pre-deceased by his wife, Margaret Eddy Jones. He is survived by his daughters, Angie Cain (Andy), Juliet Jones (Mat), and Jennifer Jones (Brih Mair); brother, Dan Jones (Pat) and sister, Becky Dodson (Larry); sister-in-law, Anna Cope (Larry); and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He is also survived by his fiancé, Janice Wintzer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 4600 Daniel Drive, Columbia, SC 29206.

A memorial service to celebrate Julian's life will be held at a future date.