Eugene Clifford Jones, 91

A retired auto mechanic and retired chief gunnersmate in the United States Navy during WWII and Korea, he was a member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ. He was the son of the late Timothy and Hesentine Kerby Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Allan Jones; granddaughter, Wendy Jones; three brothers, Colonel, Aubrey, and Leburn Jones; and sister, Wyona Neal.

He was married June 23, 1941 to Georgia Ann Maxwell of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Judy Jones of Hermitage, Donald and Mary Jones of Stuart, Fla., and Timothy and Denise Jones of McMinnville; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. Jones was a dedicated husband, father and avid outdoorsman.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in High?s Chapel with Tony Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery with full military honors to be administered by the VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of service Monday at High?s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.