John M Jones

John "Morris" Jones - 86, of Creedmoor, NC, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Northumberland County, VA, he was the son of the late William Maurice Jones and Sallie Perry Jones.

Morris was the owner/operator of Morris Jones Boring and Backhoe Service and proudly served in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He was very active in the community, serving on the City of Creedmoor Planning Board, Creedmoor Volunteer Fire Department, and he enjoyed the LGAHA Club in Stem. He was a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon Board.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Sossamon Funeral Home Chapel in Creedmoor. Conducted by the Rev. Thomas Lamm. Interment will follow in the Rogers Family Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-three years, Ruby Bagwell Jones; three daughters, Cheryl J Richardson (Morris), Gina J Baker (David) and Joy Bradley (Brock); one son, John Blackwell (Beth); seven grandchildren, Shelley Boone (Bryan), Courtney Faulkner, Miranda Baker, Daniel Blackwell, James Baker, Kurt Faulkner and Kenly Bradley; one great grandchild, Erica Boone; and his previous wife, Fay Currin Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one great grandchild, Brooklyn Boone.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Flowers will be accepted, or contributions may be made to Fellowship Baptist Church "Building and Grounds" or Gentiva Hospice.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Creedmoor. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.