Mr. Jones was a native of Monroe, Georgia. He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist and a member of many civic groups within Barrow County. He was often regarded as a vital pillar to the community and the church. Mr. Jones and his wife, Dorothy, were in business since 1948 starting Larry’s Easy Pay and Tire Shop which resulted in businesses that included boats, lawn mowers, and furniture.
Mr. Jones is preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Jones whom was born in 1950; parents, Roy L. and Ruby Bailey Jones; brothers, Bob Jones, Roy L. Jones Jr., Luke Jones, and Gerald Jones.
Mr. Jones is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, whom he married on June 9, 1946, Mrs. Dorothy Byrd Jones of Winder; sister, Elizabeth Jones Towler of Monroe; sister-in-law, Polly Jones of Winder, and several nieces and nephews also survive.
The Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Larry Jones will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the Winder First United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM with the Revs. Calvin Haney and Larry Rary officiating. A reception luncheon will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall at the church.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made in memory of Mr. Jones to the Winder First United Methodist Church at 280 N Broad St, Winder, GA 30680 or http://www.winderfumc.com/
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
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