Rebel was born August 26th, 1949 in Lexington, North Carolina to Lena Mae and Early Sylvester Jones who proceed him in death along with his siblings Charles David, Lacy and Joy.
Rebel was a proud Boatswain's Mate in the the US Navy. He served in Vietnam war upon an ammo ship. He was well known as DJ Reb. He was a radio personality with Rooster Country 107.3 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was also the voice you heard on the mic at numerous night clubs all over Jacksonville and Spindrifter in Orange Park. He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 2020 Lakeshore, VFW Post 7909 and the The Florida Patriot Guard Riders.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and comrad. He made an impact in many lives. His presence was always known.
Rebel is survived by a large family including his wife Gail, Four sons, Terry Jones, Richard Jones Jr, Rick Buckhalter and Shane Miller. Three daughters, Tonia Pratt (David), Teresa Davis (Patrick) and Tammy Stewart (Troy). Siblings – Nancy Carrol Loflin, Linda Lou Gaddy, Peggy Bernard, Jim Jones and Wanda Callahan. Eleven grandchildren – Brandon, Britnie, Brooke, Jessica, Jeanette, James, Brian, Dustin, Kristin, Troy Jr and Annabelle. Eight great grandchildren Haleigh, Riley, Peyton, Brayden, Steven, Karsen, Jayden and Kaleb.
Celebration of Life will be held 10am Friday April 23, 2021 at Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32205. Inurnment service will follow 12:30pm at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road Jacksonville, Florida 32218. Reception will be hosted by The Loyal Order of Moose 2020 Lakeshore, 5051 Collins Road Jacksonville, Florida 32244 from 4pm-6pm.
In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions can be sent to The Loyal Order of Moose for the reception in Honor of Rebel Jones.
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