Lewis Edward "Ed" Jones, Sr. of Raeford died Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 79.
He was born in Orangeburg County, South Carolina on May 10, 1932 to the late Frank Jones and Carrie Sue Austin Jones. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia E. Jones. He retired from the US Army as Command Sgt. Major in 1976. He was the owner and operator of Star Gun Kennels and Shooting Preserves. He was a member of Pittman Grove Baptist Church where he served as a former deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Jones of Raeford; two sons, Lewis E. "Eddie" Jones, Jr. and wife Jeanne of Raeford, and Daniel E. "Danny" Jones of Raeford; three grandchildren, Medina Phillips, Ashley Valley, and Joseph E. Jones; two great-grandchildren, Chance Jones, and Jakobie Jones; and a sister, Catheryn J. Green of Crystal River, FL.
A memorial service will be 2p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Pittman Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Pittman Grove Baptist Church: Building Fund, 4921 Pittman Grove Church Rd, Raeford, NC 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.