George Alexander Jones

He was born on November 10th, 1949, in Nashville, TN. He is survived by his wife Roxanne Jones, which they shared a beautiful 55 years together. He served in the United States Army from 1966-1969, during his deployment to Vietnam, he was wounded and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. His gun was taken during a mission, where he found a weapons cache, later his Sergeant “Sarge” returned his gun to him in the early 2000’s. During this event, “Sarge” met with his wife and sons, he told them how brave and fearless their father was. He bragged to his wife about how he was always the first on the front line and never hesitated to take a mission. Daily, he carried with him since his return from Vietnam, a coin with an inscription from Isaiah 54:17 "no weapon formed against me shall prosper", promising that no weapon or accusation against God's people will succeed, and they will be vindicated. He retired from Athens Paper Company in 2001. He loved life, was a proud veteran, an avid bowler, and a passionate coin collector. It should also be mentioned he had an extreme love for coffee, anything sweet, and all sports with a special love for the University of Michigan Wolverines. He loved being with his family at all family gathering, cook-outs, dinners, and any gathering that had good food.

He is now the guardian angel of his sons: George Jr. (Laura) Jones, Mark (Tammy) Jones, and Chris (Amber) Jones. He will forever remain in memory as Grandpa/ Pawpaw to Amber Nicole, Hope (Blake) McCormack, Caleb (Addie) Jones, Haven (Austin) Payne, Emalee Jones, Julia King, Joshua Jones, Mattie (Nole) Collier, Gabriel Jones, Holly (Christian) Green, Brady Jones, Corbyn Jones and a great grandson Brayan McCormack. He was loved and will be missed by his sister- in-laws (Wanda (Franky) Pirtle, Jerri McMahon, and Tammy Littlejohn) as well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Harry Senior and Dola Jones, his siblings Mable, Juanita, William Paul, and Robert, and his grandson Levi Jones.

Thoughts from his family: "Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."-Unknown

In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a Venmo account for anyone who wishes to bless his wife, Roxanne Jones. Venmo account: @Roxanne-Jones-90