William "Tony" Jones

William "Tony" Jones obituary

William "Tony" Jones

William Jones Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory - Wendell on Dec. 27, 2025.
William "Tony" Jones, 83, went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning. He was born in Nash County to the late James Robert & Ethel Pearce Jones. Tony was a much beloved husband. He was a true friend and a hard worker. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bruce, & Raymond Jones.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Whitley Jones, sisters, Carol Miller, Ilene Dowell (Buddy), Diana Fuller, & Hope Lewis (Woody)

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Graveside service, 3 pm Monday in the Jones Family Cemetery. www.stricklandfuneral.com

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Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory - Wendell

211 W. Third Street, Wendell, NC 27591

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