Donald M. Jones
March 25, 1937 - June 4, 2017
DONALD M. JONES, 80, of Old Town passed away June 4, 2017. Mr. Jones was born March 25, 1937 to the late Millard and Lula Jones in Gainesville, Florida, but had spent all his life in the Dixie County area. He worked with the Florida Department of Transportation for over 37 years, was a former member of the Dixie Hunting Club, and in his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Jones had been a Deacon at McCrabb Baptist Church, and then became a Deacon at Rock Sink Baptist Church. Mr. Jones is survived by his son Ricky Jones (Janet), his grandchildren Travis Jones (Ashley) and Brittany Welsh (Kyle), his great-grandchildren Staycie Sweet, Kenton Welsh, Braxton Jones, Kaden Welsh, Raylan Jones, and Korah Welsh, his sisters Nola Buckhalter (John), Quennell Dwelley (Johnny), and Linda Mann (Terry), and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his wife Pearlie Mae Jones. Funeral services for Mr. Jones will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Rock Sink Baptist Church in Dixie County, with Pastor Al Paulson officiating. Interment will follow in Rock Sink Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida, 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
DONALD M. JONES, 80, of Old Town passed away June 4, 2017. Mr. Jones was born March 25, 1937 to the late Millard and Lula Jones in Gainesville, Florida, but had spent all his life in the Dixie County area. He worked with the Florida Department... View Obituary & Service Information