Roscoe Jones

oscoe Vernon Jones, age 86, of Tuscaloosa, died July 5, 2013, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be 4 p.m. today at Heritage Chapel Funeral Home & Cremations with Rev. Jimmy Garner and Rev. Rick Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Heritage Chapel Funeral Home & Cremations, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Blanche Fincher, and first wife, Sarah B. Jones.

Survivors include his wife, Ann R. Jones; daughters, Rachel Holmes and Elaine Burroughs (Dennis); son, Dink Jones (Ann); stepsons, Rick Mitchell (Carol) and Steve Mitchell (Denise); grandchildren, Randy Whatley (Holly), Joe Holmes, Josh Burroughs, Cody Burroughs, Brian Jones, and David Jones; step grandchildren, Steven Mitchell (Mandi), Beth Hollingsworth (Todd), Jennifer McAteer (Shawn), and Rachel Hughes (Mitchell); and great-grandchildren, Haley Mitchell, Rebekah Mitchell, Ethan McAteer, Levi McAteer, and Hannah McAteer.

Roscoe was intensely patriotic, and proud to be an American. He left high school and joined the US Navy in the spring of 1945, and in time, to deploy during the closing months of WWII. Upon returning home he finished high school before moving forward with his life.

Roscoe was a faithful member of the Skyland Boulevard Baptist Church where he served for many years in countless ways. He taught Sunday school, served as a Deacon, and worked in outreach. He was a warm-hearted greeter and encourager to both long-tenured and newly involved members. He loved his Pastor and supported him with his prayers, presence, and influence. His beloved church family was family to him in every way.

Roscoe was active for many years in amateur athletics where he became well-known first for his own abilities, and later as he coached and managed men's softball. He was a member of the West Alabama Softball Hall of Fame and the Alabama State Softball Hall of Fame. He was retired from BF Goodrich and well respected by all who knew, competed with, and worked with him. He was an avid fan and life-long supporter of all divisions of Crimson Tide athletics.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons and step grandsons.

Honorary pallbearers are members of Skyland Blvd. Baptist Church, BF Goodrich retirees and employees, and all former softball players.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Building Fund of Skyland Blvd. Baptist Church.