A MESSAGE FROM THE FAMILY

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any monetary contributions in Chip’s memory go to the
‘Chip Jones Memorial Fund’

If you knew Chip, you would know he would do anything to help anyone at any moment, day or night.
If you knew Chip, you would know he truly had a server’s heart.
If you knew Chip, you would know he had a kind spirit and a gentle way about him.
If you knew Chip, you would know that his greatest joy was his girls, Maggie and Caroline.
If you knew Chip, you would know he worked his whole life to give his girls everything they needed or wanted, and when his grandchildren came along, his joy went to a whole new level.

It was Chip’s dream to be able to help send his four grandchildren to college. Therefore, the family thought it appropriate to direct any monetary gifts toward the thing Chip loved and cherished the most, taking care of his grandchildren.

The ‘Chip Jones Memorial Fund’ has been set up expressly for the purpose of funding to be applied directly toward the college education for the four of them. For those who wish to express their sympathy, please consider making a donation to this fund.

Make checks payable to the ‘Chip Jones Memorial Fund’ or in person at any Navy Federal Credit Union.

OBITUARY

Claude Mastin Jones III

Name: Nelsen Funeral Home
Address: Williamsburg, VA

1 November, 1956 – 14 July, 2021

IN THE CARE OF

Nelsen Williamsburg

Claude “Chip” Mastin Jones, III (64) of Williamsburg, VA, passed away unexpectedly in Virginia Beach, VA on July 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anne Armstrong Jones and Claude Mastin Jones, Jr. Chip graduated from Blue Ridge School, St. George, VA. As a lifelong Williamsburg resident, Chip first worked in the family floral business, Claude Jones Jr. Florist, followed by a career with Colonial Williamsburg. He retired in November 2017 with over 30 years’ service. Following his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family and providing care for his grandchildren. He was one of a kind, always willing to lend a hand or give the shirt off his back. A rare breed of person who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Chip leaves behind his daughters, Maggie Kieser (Daniel) and Caroline Prickett (Andrew); grandchildren, Jackson Armstrong Kieser, Charlotte Mae Kieser, Connor Drew Prickett, and Harper Jones Prickett; sisters, Lucy Rothnie (John) and Caroline Ellerbrock (Ingo); nephews, Kevin Bunting, Kyle Ellerbrock and Clay Ellerbrock; niece, Anne Sally; and his two faithful dog companions, Pungo and Chessie. The visitation will be Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 6-8pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamsburg with the service being held at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church, 8300 Richmond Rd, Toano, VA on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 12pm. Masks are required at the church.