Master Sgt (Ret) Ray Howard Jones

Ray was born in Laurel MS on July 15, 1934, to the late Robert Roy Jones and Gettie Nichols Jones.

Ray was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and a member of the choir. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the Special Forces with the US Army after 28 years of service.

After his military career, Ray retired from the US Postal Service. He was the owner and operator of Ray H. Jones Farm and Livestock feed company. Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Elizabeth Hester Jones; three sons, Roy E. Jones of Roaring Gap, NC, Dr. Ray L. Jones (Joann Register)  of Ronceverte, WV, and Ronald H. Jones (Elizabeth McBride) of Raeford, NC.; two grandchildren, Johnathon Jones (Jessica) of Louisburg NC, and Megan E. Jones of Ronceverte, WV; and four great-grandchildren, Naville, Arilyn, Orion, and Rory.

A funeral service will be held at 11 am Friday, December 23, 2022, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with Reverend Tommy Underwood officiating.

Burial will follow at the Church Cemetery with full military honors.

The family will receive visitors afterward in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church.