LTC (Retd.) Louis R. Jones

JONES WINSTON-SALEM - LTC (Retd.) Louis R. Jones, 82, died unexpectedly at his home, 815 Avalon Road, on Monday, September 15, 2008. He was born August 17, 1926 to the late Walter Blackburn and Elsie Maze Glasier Jones. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, Ida "Doll" Jones, brothers, George Edwin Jones, Lee Glasier Jones, and Walter Blackburn Jones, Jr. and nephew, Walter Blackburn Jones, III. He is survived by one son, George Albert Jones, of the home; sisters, Elsie Jones Gillette of Indian Hills, Colorado, and Anabelle Jones Lambert of Havre, Montana, and sister-in-law, Florence Jones of Abeline, Texas. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Peggy Ann Jones Motsinger of Lewisville, NC, Albert O. Griffin of Winston-Salem, Patricia Reviere Seel of Asheville, NC, Mary Frances Beardsley of Havre, Montana, Ann Louise Diamond of Havre, Montana, Neil Gillette of Indian Hills, Colorado, John Paul Jones of Houston, Texas, and Lee Jones, Jr. of Houston, Texas as well as several great nieces and nephews. Mr. Jones graduated from the Army Academy at West Point and pursued a military career, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel by retirement. He obtained a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard University during his military career. After retirement, he worked for Burlington Industries in communications for several years. In July, 1952, he married the love of his life, "Doll" Jones, and was a loving husband until her death. He remained a faithful father to their special son, George Albert. He was a devoted member of St. Paul' s Episcopal Church where the funeral will take place Sunday, September 28, at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend John Shields officiating. The family will receive visitors after the service. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Paul' s Episcopal Church, 520 Summit Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 or to the charity of the donor' s choice. Online condolences may be made through www.salemfh.com.