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Joseph Jones Obituary

MASON — Joseph W. Jones, 90, of Mason, passed away April 11, 2017 at his home following a brief illness.

He was born July 14, 1926 in Konnarock, Va., a son of the late Bill Henry and Etta (Huffman) Jones. He was also preceded by his wife, Ruby Jones; twin sister, Mary Holiday; sisters, Ada Kincaid, Evelyn Simmons and Ruby Wyant; brothers, Roy Jones, Richard (Dick) Jones and Thurman Jones.

He retired from Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation with 27 years of service as an air condition specialist and was a member of the United Steelworkers Union Local #5568, Ravenswood. He served in World War II as a coxswain in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Excel. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post # 9926 Mason. He attended the Mason United Methodist Church for 60 years and enjoyed reading the bible, music, and gardening.

Survivors include his son, Joel Keith Jones; daughter, Deborah (David) Patterson, Martha (Ralph) Sayre and Mary (David) Smith; grandchildren, Sarah Marie (John) Huban, Nathan (Carrie) Sayre, Duane (Kristen) Sayre and Linde Sayre; great-granddaughters; Emma Huban and Rowan Sayre.

Service will be Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Foglesong Funeral Home, Mason. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Junior Church at Mason United Methodist Church, c/o Ruth Pickens, 5245 Graham Station Road, Letart, W.V. 25253.

Arrangements provided by Foglesong Funeral Home, Mason.

Condolences may be shared with the family at: foglesongfuneralhome.com

Published by Point Pleasant Register from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2017.
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I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

April 16, 2017

A great man and a true Southern Gentleman. He will be missed my all.

Bob & Edie Simmons

April 15, 2017

MARTHA, MARY AND FAMILY...I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER...YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

SUE SCHWARZ

April 14, 2017

I was sorry to hear of your fathers passing! May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cheryl VanMeter Jenkins

April 14, 2017

We were devastated to hear the news of Mr. Jones passing away. He was always so sweet to me and especially to my daughter Sydnee. He was the one person she looked for as soon as we would come into church on Sunday morning. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the families...

Crystal Marshall

April 13, 2017

Hi Candy,
I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing and you will be in my prayers. I will always remember Aunt Jo as a strong woman. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Rose Williams

March 31, 2017

My prayers are with your family at this time. Ms. Josephine was special, I have so many memories of being at the Jones and of course Ms Josephine and Esther keeping us all straight. She was an awesome hard working woman who loved her family. Oh sweet memories. May those memories and good times carry you through this time.

Priscilla Lewis

March 31, 2017

We are saddened to hear about Aunt Josephine. She touched so many lives. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort.

Joseph and Maria Williams

March 30, 2017

FLY HOME MISS JOSEPHINE,FLY HOME.YOU WERE A SPECIAL LADY AND A GREAT FRIEND OF MMYAUNT ANGELATHOUGH YOU WERE THOUSANDS OF MILES APART.YOU WERE PART OF MY VILLAGE AND YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED!TO THE FAMILYPRAYING FOR YOU ALL

Carolyn WALLACE-Harden

March 30, 2017

Sorry for your loss May God be with you in your time of loss.

Sonja Anderson Waters.

Sonja Waters

March 30, 2017

Josephine was a dear friend, she will be truly missed. I knew her for years. When I come home I always try to get in touch with her. God bless the family!

Ann Scott & family,

Columbia, MD

March 30, 2017

Deepest sympathy

Connie Doyle

March 29, 2017

James and family..I am so very sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. Please know that you are all in my prayers..God Bless

Connie Doyle

March 29, 2017

Candy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You have lost someone very special.

Dan Williams

March 29, 2017

Candy and All of the Family, please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. I have some fond memories of Ms Josephine as we spent many a weekend at her house, me, Nina, Sheena, and Candy. God bless and may he bring you all peace.

Devana (Moore) Dobson

March 28, 2017

To Candy and family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. God's blessings to you and yours.

Liz Williams

March 28, 2017

My deepest condolences and sympathy to the Williams family and Candice Jones for the loss of your mother,sister,grandmother, great grandmother. She was a wonderful women. You will be in my continued prayers and thoughts.
Yours:
Jamie Wallace

Jamie Wallace

March 28, 2017

To Candy and Mrs Jones Family
Elliott's Knob Aerie and Auxiliary 680 extend their deepest thoughts and prayers to you and the family. God be with you during your time of sorrow

donna lane

March 28, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for the family and when I see your empty chair I will always remember your lovely smile rest easy pretty lady till we meet again at the bingo hall in the sky, love you always the Calloway family

Tammy Calloway

March 27, 2017

Sincerest condolences to the family, she will be dearly missed. God Bless.

Marlene Johnson

March 27, 2017

To Candy and all of Mrs. Jones family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I am glad I got to meet your Mom and I have loved seeing all the good care you have given her. May only good memories of love fill your minds and hearts as times go by.
Sincerely, Debbie Adair

Debbie Adair

March 27, 2017

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