Ernest F. Jones Jr.

1933 - September 21, 2020

MR. ERNEST F. JONES, JR., age 86, of Dublin, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at his residence.

Obituary for Ernest F. Jones Jr.

MR. ERNEST F. JONES, JR., age 86, of Dublin, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at his residence.

 A private family graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 22, at Plainfield Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Joel Dent officiating.

 Ernest was born in Eastman, a 1950 graduate of Dodge County High School, a graduate of Middle Georgia College, attended Georgia Tech, and was a 1955 graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in accounting. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of First Baptist Church of Dublin, a member of the Kiwanis Club in Dublin for over 50 years, and owner and operator of Ernest Jones & Associates, CPA for over 60 years. Ernest was a dedicated, sincere, dependable, responsible, and caring person. He was the son of the late Grace Grissom and Ernest Fred Jones, Sr. and was preceded in death by Great-Granddaughter, Avery Klaire Dixon.

 He is survived by his Wife of 64 years – Celia Coleman Jones of Dublin; 2 Daughters – Beth Duggins (Randy) of Dublin and Lynn Dixon (Jimbo) of Plainfield; 3 Grandchildren – Michael Dixon (Brooke), Jim Daniel (Mandy), and Kelli Moye; 6 Great-Grandchildren – Tobin Moye, Kruz Daniel, Madelyn Dixon, Bentley Smith, Payton Heuett, and Bentley Hodges; Special Family Member – Joanne Thompson; Special Caretakers – Kim Clark, Sylvia Holly, and Michelle Turner; Several Cousins and Numerous Friends.

 In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to Plainfield Baptist Church, 271 Plainfield Rd, Eastman, GA 31023.


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