Paul Mack Jones

Paul proudly served his country in WWII. He was discharged in December 1946 and married Inez Garner, the love of his life on January 25, 1947. They were happily married for 69 years prior to her death in 2016.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, father and mother-in-law Irvin and Flora Garner, brother Harry Jones, sisters Ruby Jones, Ruth Hardy, Ella Moon, Helen Luker, and son-in-law Jim Brown.

He is survived by children Deb Brown of Huntsville, AL; James Jones (Kelly) of Donalsonville, GA; Becky Collins (Dalton) of New Bern, NC; 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; and sister Modeana Hardin.

Paul’s life was transformed at the age of 30 when he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He served the Lord faithfully for over 60 years in many capacities for his church. Singing and whistling hymns was one of his favorite pastimes. As an avid college football fan, he always rooted for Alabama. ROLL TIDE ROLL!

Paul leaves behind a host of extended family and friends, all of whom deeply respected and admired him. The kind of man he was, can be summed up in a quote from one of his nephews: “If there was any man in this world to mold your life after, it was Uncle Paul”.

There will be a celebration of his life on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Cotten Funeral Home, New Bern NC, with visitation to follow, officiated by Jason Senn.

A celebration of life will be held at Round Top Church, Falkville, AL on Saturday, August 10, 2024. A service, officiated by nephew Phillip Hardin, will be at 2:00 PM with visitation one hour prior to the service; burial to follow at Round Top Cemetery. Arrangements will be handled by Peck Funeral Home, Hartselle, AL.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Paul to The Crystal Coast Hospice House, 100 Big Rock Weigh, Newport, NC 28570.

Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Paul Mack Jones.