Elbert Clayton ?Ebb? Jones, 84

Born on March 12, 1922, he was a retired machinist with AEDC a member of Friendship The Baptist Church, Rock Island Masonic Lodge No. 452 F&AM, and a WWII Coast Guard veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Poet Nickolas and Hattie Adelia Walker Jones; son, Nicky Clayton Jones; brothers, Charlie, T.H., and Raymond Lee Jones; and sisters Myrtle Young, Josie Sanders, Rosie Martin, and Minnie Belle Donalson.

Survivors include his daughter, Debbie Watson of McMinnville;, sister, Louise Courtney of Rock Island; and granddaughter, Lacie Jones. Several nieces, nephews, family members and a host of friends also survive.

Funeral services were held Tuesday in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Steve Breedlove officiated. Interment followed at Friendship Cemetery. A Masonic service was held Monday evening at the funeral home by Rock Island Masonic Lodge No. 452. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.