Howell C. "Nick" Jones Jr.

Nick was a great friend to me and the rest of the LoPresti family. We first met Nick at the Oshkosh race he used to run. We later competed with Nick at the CAFE races in California. Nick and my father Roy spent lots of time discussing how to make airplane go faster, they were both very passionate about that subject. Nick told the best stories I have ever heard. Nick lived a very colorful exciting life and enjoyed himself immensely. He was extremely entertaining and was a lot of fun to be...

I met Nick in 1990 when he came to Spartanburg to test and buy engines from our company for his Lightening Bug. The company was called AMW at that time. He and Howell ended up buying that company and moving it to Beaufort. I followed. I ended up living on the plantation for 8 months in the cottage while waiting for my property to sell in Greenville county. I then worked for Nick and Howell for several years and became close to them both. For the last 15 years, I have always returned to...

To the family and friends of Nick Jones...what an incredible life he lived! I am saddened to learn of his passing, but rejoice in knowing that he lived life with zest, surrounded by all his beloved animals and planes! My heartfelt condolences to Chris and all the Jones families...he will be long remembered and missed by many. So sorry I couldn't be with you yesterday to celebrate his amazing life. Love and prayers for all...