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Tommy "Ray" Jones
MT. HOLLY -- Mr. Jones, 49, of 1148 Kelly Road, died Monday, July 19, 2010.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Cornelia Jones Matherly 'Corliss.'
He was a member of Chapel Baptist Church in Mount Holly. He is survived by his parents, Hudson and Regis Green Jones of Mount Holly; son, Devin Jones of Stanley; grandson, Damien Jones; 3 sisters, Marie Burcham and husband Randell, Amy Lewis and husband Rodney, and Jill McClure and husband David, all of Mount Holly; and brother, Rick Jones and wife Joan of Mount Holly.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery with Rev. David McClure officiating. The Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly and at other times will be at the home of Amy and Rodney Lewis, 413 West Charlotte Avenue, Mount Holly.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family of Mr. Jones.
Published in Charlotte Observer on July 21, 2010
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Russell Randolph
I first met Ray, I think, when we played against each other in Little League baseball in Mt. Holly. Tracy Black's Uncle George coached him on the Mt. Holly Methodist team and lovingly called him "Bones." (Tracy reminded me of this just recently). I have very fond memories from the 8th grade when Ray, Tracy, Jeff Shirley, Lisa Jones, myself and a few others were on the school newspaper staff at Mt. Holly Junior High. That was a hoot of a class, let me tell you! As we went to East Gaston, Ray remained his fun-loving self. He and I both got coaxed into dressing up as women for the Powder Puff football game homecoming court our sophomore year (see photo above). For sure, Ray was one of those people that you just never forgot. His smile and sense of humor were one of a kind. I know he will be greatly missed. I'm proud to have known him and called him my friend.
Lorie Christopher
Russell, i had the opportunity to speak to Ray 2 summers ago, and you are right, his smile and sense of humor will not be forgotten by his classmates.