Obituary of Vernon Jones

Memorial services for Vernon Barrett Jones, 83, New London, will be at 10:00 am, Friday, May 17, 2013, in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, near New London. Mr. Jones died Monday, May 13, 2013 at his residence in New London. He was born November 18, 1929 in Buncombe County, North Carolina to the late Seaborn Sebastian and Kathyrn Shope Jones. He is a veteran of the US Army and married Jo Anne Sims October 5, 1957 in the Pleasant Hill Community. He moved to New London 37 years ago from Pasadena, Texas and he worked as an inspector for Brown & Root and Nasa. He enjoyed bird watching, baseball, hockey, talking and he was always happy. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for 37 years. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Jo Anne Jones, New London; a son James Seaborn Jones, Gilbert, Arizona; a sister, Carol Kraus, Minnesota; and a niece, Shelly Bromen. The family will receive friends at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, near New London from 9:00 am until 10:00 am, Friday, May 17, prior to the service. Donations may be made to the Pleasant Hill Youth, %Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 6876 HWY 323, Overton, 75684, Phone-903-253-4426. Flowers may also be sent to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.