Billy Alexander Jones

He was born on March 1, 1931 to the late William and Hazel Witherspoon Jones. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Bennett and Henry Paul Jones.

Mr. Jones served in the United States Army and was retired from Thomasville Furniture.

He is survived by five children, Billy and wife Evelyn Jones, Jr. of Hopewell, Va., Hazel Jones of Atlanta, Ga., Curtis and wife Sabine Jones of Newton, NC, Sandra Jones of Kennesaw, Ga., and Marcus Jones of Hickory, NC; ten grandchildren which includes, Aubree, Latoya, Latanya, Brooks, Mecca, Maria, Taneka, Lamar, Ricky, and Devante. Six great-grandchildren which includes, Latoria, Jaylan, Christopher, Taliyah, Liam, and Ariana. He is also survived by three sisters, Mozelle Horton of Lenoir, NC, Virginia and husband Preston Harper of Lenoir, NC, Louise Willington of Maryland and one brother, Leroy Jones of Lenoir, NC.

A memorial service for Mr. Jones will be held Monday, April 25, 2011 at Pendry’s Chapel at 2:00 pm with Elder Lonnie Gray and Pastor James Wilfong officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 2:00 pm prior to the service.

Online condolences may be placed at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com

Pendry’s Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Jones family.