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Warren Jones Obituary
Before coming to Atlanta, Jones worked on radio stations in Bremen, Columbus, Asheville N.C. and Montgomery. Jones was the king of country at Y106 in the 1980s.
He is survived by two daughters, Presley and Callie, and two sons, McCoie and David.
Miller Funeral Home in Tallapoosa is handling funeral arrangements.
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Brent Coursey
October 31, 2017
God Bless you, Rhubarb and rest your soul. It was because of you that I realized, about 1981 or something that Rock and Roll was dead (disco and punk having merged, thus creating the >blgh< "new wave") and I flipped over to Y106 and thought, "Hey, this guy's cool, maybe I'll listen to country for awhile." Sho''nuf: the Judds - Bocephus - Ronnie Milsap - and (God Bless you again) Pinkard and Bowden started filling up my record shelves. And then, when my best friend, Gary Smith, told me that he'd gone to high school with you, and we met at some car-promo thing you were doing in Conyers - well, again, I stand by what I said about you, Gary McKee and Kaedy Kiely being the abosolute finest DJ's that Atlanta's been blessed to have. You'll be missed, Rhuby!
Catherine Dickey
September 9, 2017
I just found out about his death, so very sorry. May he rest in peace, he was the best.
Joan
July 2, 2017
I just found out about Rhubarb's passing this past Friday. In 1999 I met him at Fan Fair in Nashville, and we had corresponded by email since. My sincere condolences to Donna, Presley, Callie and family. May God bless him, may he Rest In Peace..,
April 15, 2017
May you and family be comforted by all your precious memories friends and family's support Also may knowing that God cares for you all at this most difficult time give comfort(1Peter5:7)
G W
April 13, 2017
May family and friends find comfort in fond memories of your dear Rhuby. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
V S
April 8, 2017
May Gods love sustain the family during this time of grief. Psalms 9:9
Joyce Smith
April 8, 2017
May the God of all comfort be with your family dureing your time of grief.
TT and AH
April 7, 2017
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers with you and your family.
April 6, 2017
RIP Rhubarb. You were loved by so many. God bless your daughters, family and friends. I will sure miss your FB posts and occasional chats online. :(
Tammy and Sammy Pope
April 6, 2017
Rest in peace. You will be missed
ricky bridwell
April 6, 2017
He was a great guy doing all the benefits to raise money for charity events he will be missed by everyone I remember when he would come to Dixie speedway
Jane Richardson
April 6, 2017
Rhubarb, you are truly one of a kind. Kind being the key description. I will always have fond memories of you and BJ on Y106, of the two of you coming to visit my classroom, of June Jam and other times. Your presence will remain in the hearts of many of us. Love to you and your family, Mama Jane Rich (BJ's mama)
April 6, 2017
Offering my sincere condolences,but God will soon swallow up death forever @ Isa25:8.
CW Forest Park GA.
CHRISTOPHER JACKSON
April 6, 2017
YOU ALWAYS SAID I WAS A CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN RHANK YOU FOR THAT BUT YOU WERE WRON YOU WERE THE CHAMPION MY FRIEND I JUST FOLLOWED YOUR LEAD!!!!!!!!!! CHRIS JACKSON
Judy Sutton
April 5, 2017
Always enjoyed listening to him made you feel he knew you and was riding in the car with each day as I travel from house to house seeing patients working as a home health nurse. I also also appreciated the work he did for Leukemia Society.
Napoleon and Juanita Hogan
April 5, 2017
You will be missed. Please accept our condolences.
Napoleon and Juanita Hogan
April 5, 2017
You will be missed as the radio jock on Earth
But, you will be the best jock in Heaven from Birth
God has called you Home to DJ
Now, it is time for you to relax, and put on your PJ's
You're carried around in our Hearts each day you're Heaven
Rest in Peace and be Blessed
Lillian Kiker
April 5, 2017
Will be missed
delita smith
April 5, 2017
He will be deeply missed! So sad
April 5, 2017
Rest in peace my brother noble, you will be missed
delita smith
April 4, 2017
He will be missed my thoughts goes out to the family! So sad!!
delita smith
April 4, 2017
He will be missed my heart goes out to his family! He is better off than we are. He is an angle now in heaven 106 wasn't the same with out him! When he left there I stopped listening to country!
delita smith
April 4, 2017
He will be missed the min. He when off the air of 106 I stop listening to country. Cause it wasn't the same with out him on the air. My heart goes out to the family but he is much better off than we are he is in heaven now with the angles! He was a lengend of all!!!
Jerry Glanville
April 4, 2017
He was the most loyal friend anyone could ever have, if you didn't love Rhubarb it was because you didn't meet him, God has said welcome home , coach Jerry Glanville
Sherry Parish
April 4, 2017
Rest In Peace Rhubarb. Those long rides from Dallas to Atlanta were made easier because of you. I won a lot of the contest because I was glued to his station. He was bigger than life and never met a stranger. God bless your girls and Donna.❤
April 4, 2017
We always listen to him on the radio, We loved to here him talk junk... SUCH A GREAT MAN AND NOW HE HAS EARNED HIS CROWN RIP MY FRIEND!!!!
April 4, 2017
After winning a contest - Rubarb and the Zoo Crew came to our house in Hog Mountain to do a live show. He was such a gracious person and it was a hoot seeing him in his Jammies. We are saddened to hear about his passing. RIP
Keith Howell
April 4, 2017
I moved to Georgia in February of 1991. My welcome to the state was on Y106 FM, by none other than Warren "Rhubarb" Jones. He represented all that was good in Atlanta and country music.
My family showed up after my children got out of school in Florida. We moved into a house in Loganville, that my wife had not even seen when I bought it. Right in the middle of moving in on June 14th, 1991, we stopped everything to go to the Ingles store in Loganville to take a jar of pennies to Rhubarb. My children and I did that again every year till he went off the air in 2008.
I patiently waited for him to return to the air. Guess that's not gonna happen. I still miss you Rhuby!! Rest In Peace, pal. Country music will always make me think of you, because YOU WERE COUNTRY MUSIC!!
Condolences to the family. He was a hell of a man!! There never will be another!!
Michael Young Jr.
April 4, 2017
To Mr. Jones family I would like to give my deepest sympathy for your loss. I grew up listening to Mr. Jones on the radio he will be truly missed.
April 4, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kathy Peterson
April 4, 2017
Rhubarb was a very special friend to me! He was an awesome person who loved his girls more than anything. When he got his Harley with his side car, my husband had bought him one as well. They talked motorcycles and he tried to get me to get one but because of my RA I could only ride with my husband. He introduced me to Reba and a few other people. I quit listening to KICKS when they fired him. He and Dallas made a great morning show team and it just wasn't the same without him!! Loved this man dearly and will truly miss him!! Condolences to Donna and children! I am sure he is still spreading love and sunshine among all the stars who went before him.
Carolyn Bass
April 4, 2017
To the Family of Mr. Jones, I wanted to share a comforting message with you. There will be a time when no one will say I am sick. Death and sickness, and sorrow will be no more for all these things will have passed away.
Rhonda Roten
April 4, 2017
You were one of a kind , a great friend to all...you will be missed..God bless your family..
Charles
April 4, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the Jones family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.
Neighbor (Psalm 37:11)
April 4, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ellen Walker
April 4, 2017
You will be missed. Enjoyed the times we talked.
Cathy Culverhouse
April 4, 2017
I keep re-reading the news articles thinking that at some point I will wake up and this will be a very bad dream. I know that God has his reasons and it is not for us to question but... There will never be another like Rhubarb. He seemed to always find time for everyone. Even in just a quick response to a "How ya been" email. My family had a major event last week and normally I would have emailed Rhubarb about it, but for some reason this time I didn't. That is a regret I will live with. I know Rhubarb "Hey Here"d his way right past St. Peter and is entertaining all the angels. Presley and Callie, I know you already know this, but there has never been two little girls more adored by their daddy. I am sure you know that he will always be watching over you. Pick out something your daddy loved - a special bird, a flower, a butterfly - and use that as your sign that he is there with you at that moment. You will always be in my prayers.
Jacque Wiggins
April 3, 2017
I'm truly saddened by this news. I live just a few blocks from where Rhuby lived in East Cobb. I saw him often in the bank, the cleaners or the food store. I saw him take his maiden voyage on his Harley and he was so happy. He will be missed by many!
Chris Rehkopf
April 3, 2017
I always looked forward to working on the local MDA Telethons because I got to work with Rhuby. What a great guy. Giving of his time and talent. I worked with him away from MDA too. We always talked Memphis, Elvis and our kids. Say hey to Elvis for me big guy. I'll see you down the road.
Lori Michael
April 3, 2017
You will be missed my friend. You have touched so many people
Keep on smiling from above
Praying for the family in this time of heart break.
Thanks for all you did in this world you will never be forgotten
Wanda Shue
April 3, 2017
Precious Callie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you work toward finding peace and comfort in the wonderful memories of your dear father.
Hugs,
Mrs. Shue (Keheley Elem. AP)
Lynne White
April 3, 2017
Met you one time and listened to your station for 20 years...You will be missed you were such a kind and happy man.
Sonya
April 3, 2017
Rhubarb was such a great personality around Atlanta area. He has touched so many lives. He will be greatly missed.
Ann Smith
April 3, 2017
Rhubarb,
Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to come over to our KSU scholarship fundraiser years ago at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Holliday ! Your great love for humanity will be truly missed. May you Rest In Peace. You have left big boots for us all to fill ! What a legacy . Our thoughts and prayers are with your family .'
Blessings,
Ann Smith and Family
Wilson
April 3, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.
Maurice Blackwelder
April 3, 2017
Rhubarb was a good friend to me and family when he was a dj in Montgomery AL. May his memory live on. My condolences to his two daughters and other family.
Terrance Gladden
April 3, 2017
Condolences to the family of Rhubarb Jones from a former employer, Terrance J. Gladden of WPID in Piedmont Alabama.
Colette Frye
April 3, 2017
My family..Along with everyone else loved Mr. Jones.
It is truly a sad day to know that we have lost such a great person.
May you rest in peace....you will never be forgotten.
Larry Wayne
April 3, 2017
Very early in his radio career, Rhubarb worked for me as a DJ in Bremen. I could tell this young man had talent and I encouraged him to seek excellence and not become so engrossed in himself he forgot his constituents. Throughout his life, Rhubarb demonstrated he took those words to heart. Nowhere is there another human who felt such deep compassion for his fellow man. Particularly those with need. It was a cold gray day in November 1971 when I called him into my office and said, "Rhubarb, you are from around these parts. I'm a single 28 year old Dude who desperately needs to find a nice lady to date. Find me a date, Rhubarb or you're fired." The day before I was to sit my last gig in Bremen and return to UGA to resume study of Journalism he called. Several had surprised me with a going away party and Rhubarb left me a number to call. Throughout this 45 years we have been friends. I joked with him that he was in the Music Hall of Fame and I had the love of my life, thanks to his taking my threat seriously. Rhubarb, many a tear was shed this morning when we learned of your early passing. There is something so unfair when a humble man of his generosity, compassion, and love for community is taken from us so early in life. But as we know, God always has a plan and more often than not we do not understand. I know where Rhubarb Jones is at this very moment, sitting with the likes of Waylon, George, Johnny, Merle, and Hank. May God shed His mercy and comfort on the family of Rhubarb Jones, my friend, my buddy, and forever a man to whom I owe a great debt for the love of my life. God bless. And he would blush and say, aw shucks.
Linda Knight
April 3, 2017
What a reunion when you passed through the Pearly Gates and was welcomed by all the great Country Stars waiting for the Host and DJ they all loved. Wish I could have heard the Music.
I forgive you for making fun of my sausage balls every Christmas Eve, even though Jeff said you ate more than anyone. You were truly .one of a kind and a Special Person,
Neil McGahee
April 3, 2017
Rhuby and I worked in the same building at Kennesaw State and seemed to be on the same schedule because we often rode the elevator together.By the time we got to my stop on the third floor, I was laughing at some inane thing he had said. Even though I hadn't seen him since i retired, I will miss knowing he is no longer with us.
Terry Turner
April 3, 2017
Rhubarb, was the Country Music Man! I was in an accident in 1986 where I spent the entire summer as GA Baptist hospital. The Doctor's ask my family what I listen to on the Radio and they said 106.7 Rhubarb and that is what they played while I wan in a Coma.
I always wanted to tell him that. He was a Great DJ and a good Man. We will miss him.
Ben Yaun
April 3, 2017
Rhubarb was one of the reasons I moved to Atlanta 20 years ago
to sell Radio advertising for Y106 / Y104.
Rhubarb's passion for the the music and his love for our listeners is what made that station GREAT!
You will be missed my dear friend . . .
May God bless you, your family and friends during this sad time.
As you enter the gates of Heaven, tell God we sad hello and we are doing our best to keep'n it between the ditches!
Love you Rhubarb!
xoxo
Benn Y
Steve Williams
April 3, 2017
Several years ago at the Cumming Fairgrounds, I had the opportunity to meet Rhubarb. He was very kind and down-to-earth. When he saw my Lions Club vest, he spoke of how the Lions Club helped him get eyeglasses when he was a child.
I listened to him from his "Zoo Crew" days until the day he was sadly let go. IMHO, Atlanta radio has never been the same since.
He made me laugh, smile, and even think.
May the Holy Spirit comfort his family and friends.
Rhubarb, thank you, sir, for sharing your God-given talents with us and may you rest
in His eternal peace.
Sandy Shrode
April 3, 2017
I began listening to Rhubarb when I moved here 17 years ago. There is no one else like him and never will be.
Darrell Ledbetter
April 3, 2017
You were a great friend to me and my family thru all the years. R.I.P. brother. DIGGIDY DIGGIDY DIGGIDY.
AKA. Vanna's husband
We love you.
Debbie Ellis
April 3, 2017
Rhubarb was the best of the best!! He loved his work, people and God. You will be missed my precious friend. I know you are entetaining folks in heaven now. Our loss is heaven's gain.
Joe Wilson
April 3, 2017
RIP my friend. You did more to help others than anyone I know. You lived life with enthusiasm and love for others. You will always have a special place in the lives of those you inspired. Country music has lost a true friend as have I.
April 3, 2017
Always enjoyed listening to him on Y106. Was so disappointed when he left.
Helen Casey
April 3, 2017
You will never be "gone"in my book.
God just needed you home.
We love you my friend. All of us lucky to have known and worked with you ....
Vickie Boudreau
April 3, 2017
RIP Brother! Heavens gonna be alot Brighter with your larger than life personality!
VIckie Boudreau
April 3, 2017
One of the Best Country Radio Host to ever grace the State of Georgia! A wonderful Humanitarian and truly Humble Man RIP Brother!
Kathy Eselhorst
April 3, 2017
I cannot tell you how often I turned on the radio just to here Rhubarb. He could be funny, serious, and straight to the point, but I loved to hear him. "Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp, because the dawn has come." He will be forever in our hearts and forever missed.
Mary Cothran
April 3, 2017
Rhubarb Jones, you will be greatly missed, my friend! I was saddened to hear the news of your passing, last night. I came to many a live, radio station remotes, (on location), at many different, various places, and saw you frequently, over the years, and I will always cherish those times, and be fond of those memories. Rest in peace, good buddy! You were loved by many, and you will be deeply missed! I think the last time that I saw you, was at Lanierland Music Park, here in Cumming, GA., before it closed, for good, after 36 great years, of good old country music! And before that, I think the last time that I saw you, was at Babyland General Hospital, in Cleveland, GA. You were a legend, and you left a great legacy behind, and you will never be forgotten!
Marvin Harden
April 3, 2017
Rhubarb was great on the radio with his knowledge and humor. He was from my "neck of the woods", so to speak, having been born and raised in the West Ga area. After attending West Ga College, as it was known then, he returned to Carrollton and WGC. He will surely be missed but we know he'll be looking down on us from above. I had the pleasure of meeting him one time and an instant friendship was formed. It was fun talking to him at the radio station between songs. He was always kind and pleasant. RIP, my friend.
Karen Owens
April 3, 2017
With deepest sympathy to Rhubarb's family. May God be with you during this time of need.
Michael Kebede
April 3, 2017
A true man. One of a kind. Always ready to help and positively impact peoples lives. We lost a dear brother. He will be missed by millions!! RIP.
April 3, 2017
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.
Krystal Bales- Cox
April 3, 2017
I remember my mama listen to him every mornings while she cooked breakfast and I got her 2 grand daughters up for school and on Friday he would play (Hey Ho Alina) and my mama would be in the kitchen singing & dancing . He will truly be missed
Paul Ray
April 3, 2017
RIP Rhubarb. Thank you for the time and energy you gave as the great MC of Peach Bowl pep rally's in the 1980's in downtown Atlanta. The wonderful spirit and excitement you gave the events was so greatly appreciated. Thanks big guy.
Cecilia Cussins
April 3, 2017
You will be greatly missed my friend.
Robert Taylor
April 3, 2017
R.I.P my friend!
Robert Taylor
April 3, 2017
Rhuby you were a great friend and I will miss our friendship greatly. R.I.P my friend.
Billy Evans
April 2, 2017
Prayer to the family you will be missed I grew up listening to you on the radio and met you a few times at Lanier land
Jeffrey Bogart
April 2, 2017
He will be missed dearly.It was a true privilege to be his attorney.
Mitzie Gardner
April 2, 2017
Rhubarb, you are a special memory thru my years with Phyllis Cole, and Johnny Carson, co-founders of The Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame. And a vital part of the different awards programs. Your laughter and beautiful smile will be missed greatly! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. With love, Mitzie and Danny Gardner.
City
April 2, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Irene Rose
April 2, 2017
I am going to miss you in the morning on 98.9 F.M. in Carrollton, Ga. i listened to you all the time from 10 to 3. every day
I loved your voice .and my CONDOLENCES to the family...
Rest in Peace .
Kim Lancaster
April 2, 2017
I remember growing up listening to country radio and the morning wouldn't be the same without listening to Rhubarb Jones! A part from his immediate family, he has a huge broadcasting and radio family that mourn and miss him dearly!
He was and will always be in broadcasting and Georgia's history one of the best country music radio host of all time!
My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Kevin Ingold
April 2, 2017
Rhuby..going miss you.. I remember all those charity rides we did on our Harlies to the children's camp in Rutledge..I am going miss that smile.
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