JONES - Harry E. "Doc" Jones, Sr., 80, passed away Sunday morning, November 20, 2016 at his Yulee residence.
He was born April 30, 1936 in Sterlington, LA and has been a resident of Yulee, FL for the past 60 years. Mr. Jones retired after 42 years of employment at Container Corporation in Fernandina Beach. He was a journeyman millwright and was well respected by all his peers. He coached Yulee Little League Baseball for six years and enjoyed traveling and fishing. He was a sports fan of LSU. Mr. Jones was of the Baptist faith.
He was predeceased by his son, Jessie Sam "Buster" Jones.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Jimmie M. Jones; sons, William E. Jones (Rena), Roger W. Jones (Dee), Harry E. Jones, Jr. (Paula) and George R. Jones (Christina), all of Yulee, FL; a daughter, Debby J. Steele (Thad) of Fernandina Beach, FL; a brother, William L. Jones of Yulee, FL; one sister, Cleva White of Monroe, LA; 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday at Green Pine Funeral Home.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, at Green Pine Cemetery with Rev. Pete Jones officiating.