Obituary for Alton Gene Jones(1938-2024)

Announcement of Death

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 It’s with a heavy heart that we inform everyone of the passing of Alton Gene Jones who passed away Friday September 27th at his residence in Cullman. Alton Jones of Ormond Beach, FL passed away on Tuesday evening June 10th after a full and rich life.Born December 26, 1938 to Luther & Jewell Jones lived an amazing eighty-five year journey.

Biography

It found its way into the hearts of those who knew him, famously seen in a slew of Evansville obituaries and alike tributes (as Birmingham & Buffalo). He was the devoted husband of his late wife, Ollie Mae Jones with whom shared 52 years. His love and dedication remained true to its course, with his surviving wife Eleanor Frey an instrumental part of the next chapter in life. 

Loved Ones

Alton was a loving father to his sons Gene, Jimmy, Marty and Terry Jones. His legacy of 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren brought him a great deal of happiness.He was treasured by brothers Rayburn, Franklin and Donald; a large extended family of nieces, nephews and friends.—

Hobbies

One of Alton’s greatest loves was his appreciation for life and its simple joys; fishing, to cheering on Alabama football. It is the kind of thing that would be written in a Chicago Tribune obituary or Cleveland Plain Dealer obit about another man who truly loved those pure moments, bass fishing early and late.

Memorial Services

Celebration of Alton’s Life Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, Cullman Heritage Chapel; interment in Emeus Cemetery with Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating. visit, family unit and friends will be received 1-2 p.m. at the same location In his final resting place at Ebene Json Cemetery, the most fitting tribute to this icon of peace and tranquility.

Closing Thoughts

Tributes such as the ones in Fort Wayne obituary or Cincinnati may often be indicative of just that-illustrating how these individuals are connected to numerous people across a community. Alton, like those recognizable on the iconic marquees of Henry hand Funeral Service and Royal Funeral Home in Huntsville — became a good story; one that would be well-told by all who met his acquaintance. Visitation WEATHERLY FUNERAL HOME before the funeral service at 12:00 PM —WEATHERLY FUNERAL HOME. ISecom Arrangement entrusted to Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Alton Jones and leaves behind a legacy of countless memories of all whose life he touched, although we will miss him more than words could ever express Alton Gene will live on in the hearts and minds off his loved ones. The obituary’s message is one about a life well-lived, full of love and care but not unlike the ones you can read today in several places around including Appleton, San Antonio or Tallahassee Democrat obituaries.

 

Author: Waheed
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