Clarence H. Jones

Clarence H. (Big Yo) Jones, better known to his friends as CJ, 72, of Hardy, Va., went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2009. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Beatrice Jones; two sisters, Hazel Hall and Peggy Jones; one brother, Richard Jones; and one daughter, Deborah Powers. Surviving are his loving wife of 52 years, Lena Jones, of Hardy; two daughters, Kathy Schneider and husband, Bruce, of Roanoke, and Candie Simmons and husband, Kevin, of Troutville; nine grandchildren, Brandon Dawson, Kevin Elsbury, Andrew Powers, Jacob Dawson, Jennie Schneider, Kayla Schneider, Linzee Simmons , Kera Simmons, Caden (Little Yo) Simmons; four great-grandchildren, Katie, Mariam, Zizi Dawson and Ryder Elsbury; sisters, Lottie Rorrer, of Stuart, Charlotte Setliff, of Stuart, Lucille Holley, of Reidsville, N.C., and Joeline Walker, of Reidsville, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was employed by Roanoke City Mills for over 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and had an avid love for wildlife. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Elmo McLaurin officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.