He was a loving husband, daddy and granddaddy. He retired from PCS and was an active member of Faith FWB Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Vara Lotridge.
He is survived by his wife Judy Jones; son Jeff Jones; daughter Christina Tripp; brother Neil Lotridge; four grandchildren Lauren Barnett, Lindsay Bennett, Logan Bennett and Sophie Jones; three great-grandchildren Ryan Barnett, Aaron Barnett and Giovanni Oelschlager.
Funeral service will be Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Faith FWB Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at New Bern Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.