Howard Lee Jones Jr.

In loving memory of Howard Lee (Buddy) Jones Jr., of Blacksburg, Va., and Open Door Baptist Church. He was born on October 28, 1954, in Blacksburg, Va., and he died on Thursday, September 18, 2008, in Blacksburg, Va. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Howard L. and Helen S. Jones. Survivors include his son, Tommy Turman, whom he loved more than life; one brother, Windell Jones and wife, Lisa, of Blacksburg; four sisters, Louise Sumler and husband, Don, of Christiansburg, Barbara Scott and husband, Bobby, of Blacksburg, Peggy Hamblin, and husband, Jay, of Blacksburg, and Nancy Price and husband, Temple, of Maryland; as well a many nieces, nephews and special friends; extended family; caregivers; ministers; and Mike and Jim. Like bamboo growing toward the sun... Like a bird clinging to a tree branch... Like roots entwining themselves in soil... Thoughts return to the one who gives them life... Thoughts of Buddy were a special part of our lives. Buddy was filled with ambition, courage, and integrity even though he faced a life long disability. He honored everyone and expected nothing more but to love and be loved in return. Every life he touched blossomed into a beautiful flower. His life long passions were family, hard work and (yes) flowers. Smiles were free, laughs were often, but loving life and one another were a must. Friends were many and lasting never failing to encourage while giving of time, self, love and sharing. He's resting now in a garden that's eternal, Jesus blessed us once again. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2008, in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Johnston, Mr. James O. Flaugher and Mr. Chuck Shelton officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheppard Family Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after noon on Sunday, September 21, 2008, and the family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday evening at the McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, S.W., Blacksburg, Va.