Charles Edward Jones, 86, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Monday, December 30, 2024, at Tifton Rehabilitation Services, in Tifton, Georgia.
Graveside services will be held 3 PM, Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with the Rev. Steve Hand officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 2 PM until the service hour at the funeral home in Fitzgerald.
Mr. Jones was born December 24, 1938, in Dodge County, Georgia, to the late John & Omie Evans Jones. He graduated from Fitzgerald High School and served in the National Guard. Mr. Jones worked for Fitzgerald Utilities in the water department and also as a dispatcher for the Fitzgerald Police department. Mr. Jones was a simple man.
He is survived by a stepson, Danny & Debbie Ricketson of Georgetown; two nephews: Luther Blalock and Randy Blalock, both of Tifton and a niece, Retha Goode of Tifton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Velma Portier and Betty Blalock.
Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.