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Donald Wayne Jones Sr., 80, of Lexington, passed away on February 8, 2014 at the V. A. Hospice at W.G. Hefner Medical Center in Salisbury. Don was born on October 3, 1933 to the late Grady Lee Jones and Mary Miller Jones. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956 and was stationed in Germany.
Don attended Lexington Community Church and worked in sales for 40 years with International Trucks. He loved dancing and traveling to the beach and mountains with his family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, family, and friends.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Lane Jones, and his brothers; Ralph Jones, Cliff Jones, and Gary Jones.
Don is survived by three sons, Steven Jones of Lexington, Donald Jones Jr. and wife Teresa of Lexington, and Gregory Jones of Lexington; a daughter, Tamara Stokes of Charlotte; a sister, Shirley Loflin of Denton; grandchildren, Christine Brown and husband Adam of Durham, Melissa Jones of Lexington, Grace Stokes and Alexander Stokes of Charlotte, and Cassandra Jones of Margate, FL; a great-grandchild, Amiyah Perry of Margate, FL; and a special friend, Eva Stewart of Landis.
Per Don’s wishes, there are no services scheduled at this time.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury, North Carolina is assisting the Jones family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Larena says
Dear Jones Family
I am deeply sorry for your loss. we are aware that death is an enemy that we as humans can not defeat. Yet our heavenly father has promised us that, through his son Christ Jesus, he will eliminate death forever(1Corinthians15: 26).This is a wonderful promise, but GOD He did not stop there, he has also given us hope for our dead love ones. He speaks of a time when he will bring them to life again, to live on a paradise earth.(John5:28,29 & Psalm 37:29). Yes, theses hopes give us the strength to continue to carry on at this most difficult time. May you and the family of Donald Wayne be strengthen by the love that GOD shows to all.
Dora Kanoy says
My birth mother Teresa Jones is the wife of Donald Jones, Jr. I want to extend my deepest condolences to the Jones family. Don seemed like a very good man and he was always kind and loving to Teresa and accepted her into his family. My thoughts and prayers are with his sons and daughter and their families.
Scott Adams says
I am proud to consider Don a friend. Though I haven’t seen Don for many years I think about him frequently. Years ago Don took me under his wing and taught me the art of selling. I will always remember his positive demeanor, gift with the gab, and work ethic. He was, “not bad for a 33 model”. Very sorry for your loss.
Sharon says
Dear Jones Family,
It is with deepest sympathy I extend my condolence on the loss of your beloved. I had the opportunity to briefly work with “Mr. Don” at Head Start and enjoyed his smile, warmth, and kindness. His enthusiasm for life was contagious and he influenced me to dance like no one is watching! He is sincerely missed!