Harrison Jones II

The family of Harrison Jones II is heartbroken to announce his passing on October 1, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Harrison was preceded in death by his parents Gordon Jones and Ann Creekmore Jones.

Harrison was born in Atlanta on May 1, 1942, at Piedmont Hospital (truly cradle to grave). He grew up attending E. Rivers elementary and graduated from the Westminster Schools, before matriculating to the University of Georgia, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Harrison married his college sweetheart Carolyn “Cookie” Wise on June 11, 1964, in Cookie’s hometown of Jonestown, Mississippi.

Harrison began his early business career working with the Atlanta Stove Works, a Jones family business founded in 1889. From there he moved to the banking industry and spent most of his career with Bank South where he served in several executive roles, including president. Harrison was very involved in and passionate about numerous community and philanthropic endeavors. He served on many boards including The Lovett School, the Shephard Center, Morehouse School of Medicine, University of Georgia Foundation, Atlanta Arts Alliance, UNICEF, Goodwill Industries and United Way. Harrison also was a member of the Piedmont Driving Club, Capital City Club, Highlands Country Club and the Nine O’Clocks.

Harrison is survived by Cookie, his wife of 61 years; his daughter Carolyn Wise Jones; his son Gordon Jones II and his wife Andrea Brucoli Jones; his sisters Caroline Jones Davis (Oscar), Ann Gordon Jones Bonner (Bussey) and Kathy Jones Davis (Brant); and his grandchildren Eric Henry Kreimer, Carter Jones Kreimer, Harrison Loehr Jones III, and Andrew Connor Jones.

Harrison was a fourth generation Atlantan. As a youngster, he and his pack roamed the then Atlanta suburb of Buckhead with relative abandon and developed a love of sports in Mrs. Glenn’s “backyard playgroup” led by the legendary Buddy Fowlkes. From that point through high school he played any and every sport possible, excelling in basketball and football.

He always loved anything outdoors, and when he and Cookie moved to Scaly Mountain in 2000, he basically lived outdoors; hiking or kayaking seemingly every day. Harrison was usually found on his tractor or Gator, setting his giant burn piles ablaze, chopping wood, cutting trails, and most importantly, at every opportunity, sharing experiences with friends and family. Always a man of God, the beautiful simple things that really mattered to him emboldened his faith. This was his favorite place in the world - this was home.

Harrison also loved two types of dogs beyond description: first, his loyal canine companions, notably Annie and Lula, who for years were by his side every minute; second, his beloved Georgia Bulldogs. His steadfast love and support for the Dawgs was widely known; he was never happier than he was watching his Dawgs play between the hedges on a Saturday afternoon. Simply said, he was a DGD!

Harrison was a true southern gentleman, a devoted husband and father and an old school authentic soul. If you were his friend, he both cherished you and had your back without question. Harrison preferred face to face over technology (which admittedly he did not know how to use), hard work over the easy way out, your word and handshakes over contracts. He did not like fancy clothes or cars or cell phones; he loved Varsity chili dogs, steaks on the grill, Budweiser beer and “real” Cokes out of the can. He was known by his immediate family simply as “Pop,” a name he cherished due to his deep love and admiration for his own grandfather “Pop.” He represented the name with honor, through his immense love and dedication to his own family. Peace Pop, we will forever miss you!

The family has chosen to have a private service to honor and celebrate Harrison. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any donations be made to the Shepherd Center or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.