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John C. Jones

1944 - 2017

John C. Jones obituary, 1944-2017, Williamsburg, VA

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

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Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg

3785 Strawberry Plains Rd.

Williamsburg, Virginia

John Jones Obituary

WILLIAMSBURG - John C. Jones, 73, passed away on September 11, 2017. He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard and received decorations for Good Conduct and National Defense Medals, retiring from the Naval Weapons Station and Ace Hardware. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Grace Jones; wife, Vivian Elaine Jones and brother, Bill Jones. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Daniel Jones (Michelle); daughters, Kimberly Moore and Rachel Hutton (Christopher) and six grandchildren, Aiden, Grace, Tyler, Noah, Justin and Ian. A visitation will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg, VA with a reception immediately followed at Hilton Garden Inn, 1624 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd a102, Newport News, VA 23606. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.nelsencares.com.

Published by Virginia Gazette on Sep. 16, 2017.
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My sincere condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed.
Kathi Clark Moore

September 15, 2017

Rachel Hutton

September 15, 2017

my prayers go out to the family. I am sorry for your loss.

SHANE MOORE

September 14, 2017

Such sad news. John was always optimistic. Prayers for his children and grandchildren. An irreplaceable loss.

Beth Broxton

September 12, 2017

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Sep

18

Memorial Gathering

Hilton Garden Inn

1624 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA

Sep

18

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg

3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188

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3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188

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