Thurman Ray ‘Jack’ Jones, 76
Born on Aug. 16, 1931 in DeKalb County, he was one of the original owners of McMinnville Funeral Home and was still serving the public at the time of his death. Previous chief of the Warren County Rescue Squad and former coroner of Warren County, Jack served as a county commissioner for many years. He owned and operated a burlap business, a grave digging service, and C&N Machine Shop as a welder during his various careers. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and Warren Masonic Lodge No. 125.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Daniel and Margaret France Jones; brothers Alec, Walter, Cephas, Tommy, Willie, Acquilla, and Burgess Jones; sisters, Gillie Allen, Florence Humphrey, Annie Mannon, Mary Jones, Percilla Warren, Pelina Marsh, Vina Turner, and America Turner.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years Betty Lou Judkins Jones of McMinnville; son, Jimmy D. Jones of McMinnville; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Becky Jones of Cedar Grove; grandchildren, Andrea, Daniel, Emilie, and Kellie Jones, all of McMinnville; step-grandson, Chris Smith; step-granddaughter, Amanda Rigsby, former daughter-in-law, Gail Jones of McMinnville; sisters, Sue Carter of Winchester, Elsie Newby and Louisa Jennings both of McMinnville; and twin sister, Judy Berryhill of Nashville. Many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, family members and friends also survive.
Funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Phillip Rowland, Jackie Matheny, and Eddie Ware will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. A Masonic service will be held at the funeral home at 5 p.m. today. The Jones family will receive friends from noon to 9 p.m. today and again on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 49 Golf Club Drive, McMinnville, 37110. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com
McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.