John Whiteford Jones

Mr. John Whiteford Jones of Raeford, passed away, Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the age of 85. Mr. Jones was born January 17, 1931 in Hoke County, to the late John Allen Jones and Willa Conoly Jones. He was a member of Sandy Grove United Methodist Church, where he served on many committees. Mr. Jones also served on the board with Liberty Hospice, member of the board with Hoke County Planning and Zoning. He served in the NC National Guard for over 20 years, and was employed with the Department of the Army as Director of the Troop Support Agency. He was owner and operator of Colonial Poultry Farms. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife Bette Parker Jones of Raeford, a son, Rodney M. Jones of Richmond, VA, a brother, William (Billy) Clarence Jones of Lumber Bridge, a sister, Catherine McNeill of Red Springs. A memorial service will be held 11:00am Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church, 6800 Arabia Road, Lumber Bridge, with the Reverend Larry Chandler officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service at the graveside. Memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of Hoke County, P.O. Box 1584, Raeford, NC 28376 or Sandy Grove United Methodist Church, 6800 Arabia Road, Lumber Bridge 28357.

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