Smith-Jackson Funeral Home | Danville, KY

Obituary For Eugene Jones

Funeral Arrangements:

Funeral: Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Time: 12:00 Noon Place: The Showroom 2450 Lebanon Road Danville, Kentucky

Visitation: 11:00 am until time of service

Burial: Simpson Cemetery Spoonamore Rd. Stanford, KY

Eugene Ellis Jones Jr. was born November 22, 1923 to Eugene Sr. and Eliza Alcorn Jones. He departed this life on November 3, 2020 at the home of his son, surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his lovely wife Sara Simpson Jones, daughter Naomi Anthony and grandson Robert Scott Jones.

Eugene graduated from Lincoln High School in Stanford KY and joined the US Army and was a proud WWII Veteran and received a combat medal. He retired after 20 years of service from Proctor and Gamble. He was active in several civic and community groups, also a member of the Doric #18 Masonic Lodge, Danville, KY; member of various farming organizations. Eugene served 9 years as County Committee Advisor for the Lincoln County Farm Service Agency.

He was a faithful member and Deacon of Jacob Chapel AMEM Church of Turnersville for more than 60 years before continuing to serve the Lord at Bethel AME Church in the Community of Boneyville, Stanford, Kentucky. He loved his church and church family.

Eugene is survived by his devoted children, Larry (Jo Ellen) Jones, Lexington, KY and William (Anna) Jones, Frankfort, KY, Bettie (Alvin) Wheeler, Louisville, KY an Eliza Jones, Philippine Island; six grandchildren, Angelo Edwards and Alvin Wheeler, Jr., Joelle Anthony, LaKeasha Jones, LaRellen Jones, and Kasie (Adonis) Jackson; one great granddaughter Lauryn Wheeler; one great great grandson Kaiser Johnson; two sister in laws, Lena Johnson and Lovester Wilkinson; two brothers in law, James Simpson and Walter Simpson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and dear friends.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Guest Book

So sorry for your loss! I loved honoring him as a veteran and I'm going to miss his laughter and smile. He was such an encourager and friend! He will be greatly missed!

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So sorry for your loss. Mr. Jones was a kind and loving man of God. Prayers for his family. Michael & Gladys Faulkner

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Mr Jones was such a wonderful gentleman. I could listen to him talk for hours. The world is a little darker without him but heaven surely is brighter (Rev. David Gambrel)

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I will miss Uncle June forever. I never tired of going up and setting out on their patio talking over old times with him. He knew everybody. No matter how far back in history I went. Rest in Heaven Uncle June.

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Our prayers are with & for the bereavement Family of Bro. June Jones. We'll truly miss him; so many memories. Love, Bishop J. Shea (Pastor) & Marlena Brown

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Mr. Eugene was such a kind and humble man. I'll never forget all the stories he shared from his youth and serving our country with my Uncle Victor Burnside. You were always made to feel like family whenever you were in his presence... Heaven has truly gained an angel. Prayers for all the family and loved ones. Erika Burnside

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Family, I am so sorry for your loss. What a nice picture of Mr. Eugene! such a beautiful smile and always a very nice man. God bless you all through this difficult time and in the days to come. Love and prayers. Kathleen (Mccormack) Lewis

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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