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John Clayton Jones

1921 - 2020

BORN

1921

DIED

2020

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Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home - Galax

201 West Center Street

Galax, Virginia

John Jones Obituary

John Clayton Jones, 99, of Galax, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in the New River Valley Medical Center.
He was born in Carroll County on June 13, 1921, to John Lemuel and Mary Frances Frost Jones.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Rose Fayne Jones.
Survivors include his three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and J.P. LaPrad of Galax, Linda and Tim Fanney of Virginia Beach and Debbie and Terry Hampton of Fries; son, John C. Jones Jr. of Christiansburg; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Due to Covid-19 and the CDC recommendations a private service will be held for the family.
A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com.
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is serving the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Galax Gazette from Jul. 1 to Jul. 2, 2020.

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Krista Burnette

July 8, 2020

Im sorry to hear about his passing. I was his mail carrier for the last 8 years. He was always so nice whenever he would meet me at the mailbox. I will certainly think of him every time I pass by.

KIMBERLY BECKNER

June 23, 2020

Linda & Krystal I am so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandfather. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Daniel Hall

June 22, 2020

Uncle clayton will be really missed I thought the world of him if you all need anything reach me thru Facebook for my number.

MARK RICHARDSON

June 19, 2020

We are very sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all. Let us know ir you need anything. Mark and Paul

David & Gloria (Bottomley) Fowler

June 19, 2020

Barbara, Linda, Debbie, Johnny, We will miss seeing Clayton. He was a big part of this community for as long as we have been here. He will be greatly missed. We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was a good neighbor.

Mackie Bedsaul

June 18, 2020

So sorry to hear of Claytons passing. Will be praying for the family.

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