Lawrence Welch "Larry" Jones

Lawrence Welch Jones, of Cary, NC, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of November 28, 2023. He was 70 years old.
He was born to Alice Welch Jones and Edward Marshall "Mic" Jones on February 10, 1953 in Washington, DC. With a military officer father and nurse mother, the family moved frequently with assignments in Maryland, Germany, Illinois, and California before settling more permanently in Alexandria, VA and eventually in Woodbridge, VA. He graduated from Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge in 1971 where he starred in football and wrestling.
After graduation, Larry traveled the country, eventually finding his way to Blacksburg, VA. It was there that he met his lifelong companion Nancy Riesett, then a student at Radford College, in 1975. They would later marry on May 23, 1981 in Falls Church, VA.
Larry and Nancy made their home in Falls Church after marrying. Together they would have 2 children: daughter Liz in 1985 and son Alex in 1988. The family later moved to Woodbridge before finally settling in Cary, NC in 1996.
Professionally, Larry began his career as a pharmaceutical sales representative. The majority of his working years were spent as a bread distributor; he was known by his colleagues for his dependability and work ethic.
Easygoing and good-natured, Larry loved good music and watching football. Above all, he was completely devoted to his family and spending time with them brought him more joy than anything else.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Alice and father Mic. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy, of the home; his brother Michael, of Gilbert, AZ; his daughter Liz (Cody), of Apex, NC and son Alex (Callie), of Morrisville, NC; five grandchildren: Caroline, Lilly, Ella, William, and Emmy; and many other family members and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or St. Michael Preschool in Cary, NC. A service to celebrate Larry's life will be held on Thursday, December 14 at 11 A.M. at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Cary, NC. A gathering for family and friends will follow shortly after.