George Ely Jones, 91, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018. Mr. Jones was a member of Emory Independent Methodist Church. He retired from Swift Meatpacking after over 35 years of service. Mr. Jones also worked at Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of multiple saddle club associations, the Mississippi Cattleman's Association, the Marshall County Cattleman's Association, and the Mineral Wells Water Association. He was a Christian gentleman who was devoted to his family and loved children, always carrying tootsie rolls and peppermints in his pocket. He was affectionately known as "grandpa" by many. Mr. Jones Loved attending gospel singings and playing rook with his many friends. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah H. Jones, his parents, Henry and Thelma Jones, and his siblings, Henry Allen Jones, Andrew Lee Jones, Chester Earl Jones, and Cora Elizabeth Feathers. He is survived by his children, Paula Moore (Rick), Judy Hartledge (Billy - Deceased), and Greg Jones (Amy), four siblings, Johnnie Jones Langston, Franklin Eugene "Gene" Jones, Marvin Ray Jones, and Roy Lee Jones, nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends. He also leaves to cherish his memory his special friend and companion, Miriam Wheeler. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 26, 2018 from 5-8pm and the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 1pm, all at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St. Olive Branch. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis.
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