Samuel Jepsey Bone

After 95 wonderful years, Samuel Jepsey Bone of Eclectic, Alabama passed away peacefully from this world on February 9, 2023, to spend eternity with our Heavenly Father. He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Eva Woodfin Bone; mother and father Joe and Lillie Mae Bone; siblings James Bone, William Bone, Ocie Bone, and Annie Bell Jones; sons-in-law Charles McDaniel and Wayne Adkinson; daughter-in-law Gayle Bone; and grandson-in-law Brad Burton. He is survived by his children Betty McDaniel, Mary Kibler (Glen), Eva "Jeanne" Adkinson, Sam Bone, and John Bone (Kathy), and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Samuel was born in Coosa County, Alabama, on March 11, 1927. He was a very hard worker throughout his career and family life. Samuel retired after 30 years of being a correctional officer at Kilby Prison and Kilby Correctional Facility. He also raised a vegetable garden for many years, perfected his flower gardens throughout the yard, and had a vast knowledge of plants and birds. He thoroughly enjoyed being surrounded by nature and you could often find him sitting on his back porch enjoying God's creations.
Samuel was a loving husband, dad, Papaw, and friend to many. He was very wise, loved nature, and was a true family man. His love of the Lord shined brightly through his servant's heart, thoughtful advice, and ability to lead by example. A statement you would hear Samuel say frequently is "Thank the good Lord."
Although Samuel will be greatly missed, his family is grateful for his wonderful, long life and most importantly our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who has provided the gift of Salvation.
A funeral service will be held at Wetumpka Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 12 noon. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.