Obituary of William Earl Jones, Sr.

William Earl Jones, Sr. Native of Tyrrell County, NC William Earl Jones, Sr., age 88, of 114 Lakeside Apartments, Elizabeth City, NC, died Sunday, January 5, 2003 at Guardian Care Nursing Home. He was born in Tyrrell County, NC, son of the late William Albert and Elvie Ainsley Jones, and the husband of Virginia Garrett Jones of Elizabeth City, NC. Mr. Jones was retired from the U.S. Army and National Guard, a member of the William Clarence Jackson, Post 6060 of the V.F.W., and worked as an independent heating and air contractor. Besides his wife, Mr. Jones is survived by three daughters, Gail LaCroix and Annette Reel both of Elizabeth City, NC, and Brenda Williams of Kenly, NC; two sons, William Earl Jones, Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA, and John Paul Jones of Alexandria, VA; five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, January 7, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery. Following the service the family will receive friends in the lobby of the funeral home. Military honors will be conducted at the funeral home by the William Clarence Jackson, Post 6060 of the V.F.W. The family will be at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Reel, 506 Planters Run, Elizabeth City, NC. To sign the on-line guest register for Mr. Jones, go to www.twifordfh.com. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of funeral arrangements. Twiford’s January 5, 2003 P.O. Drawer 405 ph. 252-35-4395 Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0405 fax 252-335-4329