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JONES, Jr., Harry Tudor Born in Norfolk, VA,on Sep. 13, 1920 Departed Dec. 2, 2013 Harry Tudor Jones, Jr, 93, outstanding business and community leader, passed away peacefully on December 2nd in Thomasville, Georgia, after a lengthy illness. His contributions to the business and cultural life of the city were significant. Born in Norfolk, Virginia to Catherine Wylie Roddey Jones and Harry Tudor Jones, Harry Jones Jr spent his childhood there until entering college at the Virginia Military Institute. Upon graduation in 1943, he enlisted in the army at the height of World War II. After completing Officer Candidates School, he fought on the German front, flying a small reconnaissance plane (he named "The Georgia Peach" after his Thomasville sweetheart Celetta Powell) with the 413th Armored Field Artillery battalion. Near Salzburg, Austria, his unit not only accepted the surrender of 50,000 German troops who feared capture by the Russians, but moved on to Dachau, where they arrived just as prisoners from that concentration camp were being liberated. As soon as he returned home from the war, Harry came to Thomasville in April 1946 to marry Celetta Ransom Powell, his college sweetheart who he met while working the gate during the summers at Montreat, N.C. The couple began life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Jones earned his Master's in Business Administration (MBA) at the Wharton School of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania. While at the Wharton School, he accepted an offer from his father-in-law, William J. Powell, for a position at W J Powell Company. Thus began a 50 year career in the company which, under his leadership, expanded tto become one of the Southeast's major wholesale food distributors. The essence of Harry Jones was his complete devotion to family, church, and community, with unswerving loyalty and humility to all. Throughout his life, Mr. Jones's integrity, honor, and commitment to excellence inspired his business associates and marked his commitment to years of community service. He was President of the Thomasville YMCA and the Thomasville Rotary Club. A member of the Archbold Hospital Board for 30 years, he also served as its Chairman for five years. He was on the founding Board of Trustees for the Thomasville Center for the Performing Arts and on the Board of Thomasville Landmarks. Mr. Jones was a Director of the Bank of Thomas County and later C & S Bank. In 1978, The Thomasville Chamber of Commerce named him Man of the Year, recognizing his extensive community service. His wife Lella was named Woman of the Year at the same time. A member of First Presbyterian Church of Thomasville, Harry Jones served as a Deacon, Elder, and Sunday School teacher for many years. He was a longtime member of the Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian Homes in Quitman, Georgia and the Board of Thornwell Homes for Children in Clinton, South Carolina. An avid golfer and hunter, one of his favorite pastimes was walking through the South Georgia woods with his best friend and brother-in-law, Langdon Flowers. Mr. Jones' devotion to faith, family, community, business, and country earned him the love, admiration, and respect of those who knew him. Survivors include his wife Lella and children: Randy Jones, Margaret (Ves) Berry, Harry T Jones III (Holly); Powell Jones (Caren); Nancy (John) Fox. Grandchildren include: Andrew (Michelle) Henderson; Lauren (Brenton) Strine; Emily (Julian) Hutchins, Catherine Berry; Roddey Jones, Austin Jones (Eva); Laura Jones; Rebecca Jones; Christopher Jones; Mallory Jones; Madison Jones; Marshall Jones; Anna Fox; Jay Fox; and great granddaughter Lucy Catherine Henderson. Other survivors include his brother Randolph Lee Jones, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by: his daughter Catherine Roddey Jones Henderson, his sisters Perry Lee Jones Cumming and Catherine Jones Frith, and his brother William Roddey Jones. A worship service to celebrate his resurrection will be held Thursday December 5th at First Presbyterian Church at 11:00am. On Wednesday evening, visitation with the family will be at The Garden Center 7:15-8:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: First Presbyterian Church, 225 E. Jackson Street; Thomasville, GA 31792 earmarked for the Evangelism Fund. Guest may sign the online register book at www.allenfh.com. Allen & Allen Funeral Home
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Please accept my condolences. I have fond memories of the family when I served as a babysitter for the Jones children in the late 50s - early 60s while a high school/college student.
Jackie Everette Brown, Atlanta, GA
December 7, 2013
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.
Rev. 21:3, 4 ~ Kim
December 5, 2013
Praying for my Georgia Joneses now. Your family is precious to me. Love you.
Beth Hardwicke
December 5, 2013
Please except my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Lean on Him for support through prayer and reading his word the Bible daily.
JG
December 5, 2013
Margaret,my prayer is that you will know God is your comforter and he will supply all your needs. Wish I could be with you today . Love in Christ, Ann Adair
Ann Adair
December 5, 2013
To the Jones family...may God comfort you and bring you peace during this time of bereavement.
December 4, 2013
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