Funeral services for George William Jones will be held Thursday, at 11 a.m., at Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Ruffin officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with Stephens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Jones, 79, of Meridian, died Monday, June 6, 2011, at his home. He started his career in insurance with Liberty National Insurance and retired from Mutual Savings as District Manager. He also owned and operated his own business, Benefits for Seniors, for several years. He was a very active member of Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church where he served on various committees. He was a Deb Dad, member of Oakland Heights Masonic Lodge where he was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of The Scottish Rite Meridian Consistory.
Survivors include his wife, Millie Majors Jones of Meridian; daughters: Melanie M. Mann and her husband Bruce of Brandon, Michelle M. Boyd of Brookhaven, and Patricia J. Herrington and her husband Greg of Magee; sons: Scott McQuaig and his wife Kelly of Meridian, and Jack H. Jones of Jackson; seven grandchildren: Jessica McQuaig and Hunter McQuaig of Meridian, Natalie Leach and Jacob Gillian Boyd of Brookhaven, and Megan Jones of Magee; and brother, John H. Jones Jr. of Terry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hanners, and Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Jones Sr.; and a son, George Jones Jr.
Memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Wade Allen, Robert Coulter, Jackie Roberson, Alvis Smith and Harold Spence.
The family wants to express their heartfelt thanks to personnel of PDN and Hospice Compassus.
Visitation will be Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., at Stephens Funeral Home.
Source: The Meridian Star, June 8, 2011
"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."
In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
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