William Jones Obituary
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Mr. Jones was born on December 16, 1968, in Lufkin, Texas, to William Don Jones and Sylvia Sue Boyd, and died Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Wells, Texas.
Mr. Jones was a master craftsman and loved spending his time building things.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Kathi and Rodney Ivy of Lufkin; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Michelle Jones of Lufkin; sister, Shelia Jones Swiger of Lufkin; sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Robert Whisenant of Fairfield; son and daughter-in-law, Blaine and Ashley Jones; daughter and son-in-law, Morgan and Brandell Bethard; and son, Tanner Jones; and numerous beloved grandchildren.
Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Kevin Swiger.
Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin directors.
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