Larry Gene Jones, age 75, of Bunnlevel, departed this life on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Duke Raleigh Hospital. He was born at home on August 10, 1944 on the McCoy Farm in Lafayette, North Carolina to the late Victor Reed Jones and the late Leanora Blackmon Jones. He is also preceded in death by his wife Victoria T. Jones; son: Michael Gene Jones; brothers: Bobby Jones, Glenn Jones, Gerald Jones and V.R. Jones; sisters: Larue Herring and Linda Doss. Larry loved spending time outside; tending his garden, raising chickens, and working his yard. He also enjoyed shopping for antiques. Larry was an excellent cook and fried chicken was his specialty.
Larry leaves behind to mourn his passing: his children: Tonda Jones Johnson and husband Colby of Benson and Timothy Jones and wife Debbie of Bunnlevel; siblings: Doris Little and Donnie Jones; grandchildren: Victoria Ralph and Caroline Ralph; Great Grandchildren: Riley Thomas, Kaden Williams, and Bristol Norris; special friend: Bobby Grady.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home and at other times at 2329 Bunnlevel-Erwin Road, Bunnlevel, NC 27504.
A funeral service to commemorate the life of Larry Gene Jones will be conducted on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 2:00PM in the chapel of Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie White officiating. He will be laid to rest in Erwin Memorial Park.
All arrangements are entrusted to Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cromartiemiller.com