He was born on November 12, 1934 in Rustburg, son of the late Martin P. Jones and Irene H. Jones. In addition to his parents a stepson, Ronald Dudley, Jr., preceded him in death.
Don was a member of Thomas Terrace Baptist Church and retired from Don’s Upholstery Shop and then Anderson Construction. Don and Elaine were foster parents to a number of children over the years. He was a sport enthusiast and coached Dixie Youth Girls softball, Lynchburg Little League baseball, and played softball. His lifelong passion was building racecars and attending races.
His wife, Elaine M. Jones; 4 children, Donna Tolley (Chris), D.R. Jones, Jr. (Kelly), Rakita Jones and Robert and 2 sisters, Betty Jean Elder and Dolly Sue Brooks, survive him. 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 special dogs, Coco and Twinkie, also survive him.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Cumbie Cemetery, 286 Rocky Road, Rustburg, VA.