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     Virginia Elizabeth "Virgie" Wray was born circa 1910 at Franklin Co., Virginia.² As of June 30, 1962,her married name was Jones.² She married Lucian Herbert Jones Sr., son of John Fulton Jones and Cynthia Ellen Sowder, on June 30, 1962 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Ruth Perdue was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on March 16, 1904 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of March 15, 1924,her married name was Jones.² She married Lucian Herbert Jones Sr., son of John Fulton Jones and Cynthia Ellen Sowder, on March 15, 1924 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2 Ruth Perdue died on July 2, 1959 at Redwood, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 55.¹

     Lowell Wincel Jones was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 19, 1935 at Redwood, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,6 He married Patsy Ann Pagans on February 18, 1962 at Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., South Carolina.⁷ Lowell Wincel Jones married Charlene Delores Dillon on June 27, 1987 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8 Lowell Wincel Jones died on July 26, 2017 at Virginia at age 82.¹ He Lowell Wincel Jones, 82, of Boones Mill, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. He was born in Redwood on July 19, 1935 son of the late Lucian Herbert Jones and Ruth Perdue Jones. He retired from Lane Furniture after a career of more than 30 years. A member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and formerly was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He married his beloved wife, Charlene Dillon Jones on June 28, 1987. He was preceded in death by brothers, Adrian and Eugene. Surviving in addition to his wife are his older brother, L.H. and wife, Hazel; sister, Dalphine Swanson; daughters, Kay Jones and Veronica (Danny) Ziegler; son, Brian; step-sons, Steve (Nan) McGuire, Jeff (David) McGuire, Mike (Denise) McGuire; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved pet dogs, Max and Sonny. The family conveys special gratitude to Carilion Hospice for their support and care. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on July 31, 2017.¹

     His Social Security Number was 241-38-7402.¹¹ Willard Paul Adron "Adrian" Jones was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^3,4 He married Pauline Mildred Watkins.^3,5 Willard Paul Adron "Adrian" Jones was born on February 5, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6,11 He died on August 3, 2011 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,7,11 He MARTINSVILLE - The funeral for Willard Adron Jones, 84, who died Wednesday, Aug. 3, was conducted Saturday, Aug. 7. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Ruth Perdue Jones. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Watkins Jones; sons, Eddie Jones of North Carolina, Michael David Fulp of Martinsville and Michael Jones of Rocky Mount; daughters, Shelia J. Goins of Martinsville and Valerie Holland of Rocky Mount; brothers, L.H. Jones of Rocky Mount and Winsil Jones of Boones Mill; sister, Dalphene Swanson of Rocky Mount; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. on August 9, 2011.³

     Floyd Eugene Jones was buried at Mitchell-Skinnell Cemetery, Redwood, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He was born on October 15, 1928 at Franklin Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Oct 16, 1929.^2,3 He died on May 12, 1936 at Gills Creek, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 7.^2,3

     Lucian Herbert Jones Jr. Lucian Herbert "L.H." Jones, Jr., October 29, 1930 — March 27, 2023. Lucian H. Jones, Jr. (L.H.), passed away on March 27, 2023 as a result of an automobile accident. He was the son of the late Lucian Jones, Sr. and Ruth Perdue Jones. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, (Eugene, Adrian, Wincel), and a sister (Dalphene Swanson), and his beloved wife of 69 years, (Hazel Musgrove Jones). He is survived by his son, Lucian H. Jones, III (and wife Alicia) of Rocky Mount, his grand-daughter Lena Heather, two great grand-daughters, Raegan Miles and Olivia Kate (Lincolnton, NC), and many beloved nieces and nephews. L.H. was a talented, self-taught, and master craftsman in woodworking; from making salt and pepper shakers, to candlestick holders to a wooden cradle for his granddaughter Heather that was passed down to his great grand-daughters. He was truly and deeply loved; a humble man with a kind heart who would call you on your birthday to yodel happy birthday. He and his wife shared a passion for dancing in their younger year; he was an avid bowler and golfer. He was always there to help anyone in their time of need. He will be sadly missed by his loved ones. He also leaves behind his cherished and beloved kitties (Destiny, Larry, Curly, Moe and Shemp) who faithfully and lovingly helped him through the death of his wife Hazel. Special mention to all his friends at the Redwood Express Mart, who cooked for him, made him feel special, gave him light duties to do, checked on him every day when he was in the hospital, and created an atmosphere where he was truly loved and cared about. He appreciated and loved them so much.² He married Hazel Musgrove.^6,2 Lucian Herbert Jones Jr. was born on October 29, 1930 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,7 He died on March 27, 2023 at Virginia at age 92.²

     Mattie Dalphine Jones Dalphine J. Swanson, age 93 of Redwood passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clifford Swanson; parents, Herbert and Ruth Jones; brothers, Adron Jones and wife Polly, Wincel Jones, Eugene Jones; son-in-law, Allen Hall; and great-grandson, Josiah Hall. Surviving are her daughters and son-in-law, Pam Hall, Wanda and Bobby Housman; son and daughter-in-law, Doyle and Pat Swanson; grandchildren, Kim Beckner (Al), Kendall Hall (Debbie), Joel Housman (Steffanie), Christa Swanson (Josh); great-grandchildren, Shana Clemons (Tim), Ruby Grace Hall, Tucker Hall, Gabriel Swanson, Henry Housman; great-great-grandchild, Briar Rose Clemons; brother, L.H. Jones (Hazel); sister-in-law, Charlene Jones; along with several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.⁴ She was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^4,7 She was born on September 20, 1925 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7 As of May 11, 1946,her married name was Swanson.⁸ She married Charles Clifford Swanson on May 11, 1946 at Burke Co., North Carolina.^4,8 Mattie Dalphine Jones died on May 4, 2019 at Virginia at age 93.⁴

     Charles Clifford Swanson was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on October 8, 1925 at Virginia.^1,3,4 He married Mattie Dalphine Jones, daughter of Lucian Herbert Jones Sr. and Ruth Perdue, on May 11, 1946 at Burke Co., North Carolina.^2,5 Charles Clifford Swanson died on November 29, 2013 at Virginia at age 88.^3,4 He Charles Clifford Swanson, 88, of Redwood, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II, member of Woodlawn Baptist Church for over 50 years, and retired from Gil Farmer Chevrolet. He was born October 8, 1925, a son of the late Warren and Beulah Pugh Swanson. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Audrey Cooner, Marie Brooks, Ardith West and Juanita Weddle, and a great-grandson, Josiah Hall. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Dalphine Swanson; daughters and sons-in-law; Pam and Allen Hall and Wanda and Bobby Housman; son and daughter-in-law, Doyle Clifford and Pat Swanson; grandchildren, Kim Beckner (Al), Kendall Hall (Debbie), Joel Housman (Steffanie), Christa Swanson; his great-grandchildren, Shana Hambrick (Chris), Tucker Hall, Ruby Grace Hall and Gabriel Swanson; sister, Mabel Belcher; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Billy Wayne Dudley and Everette Altice. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. on December 2, 2013.⁴

     Pauline Mildred Watkins was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^3,2 Her married name was Jones.¹ She married Willard Paul Adron "Adrian" Jones, son of Lucian Herbert Jones Sr. and Ruth Perdue.^1,2 Pauline Mildred Watkins was born on June 13, 1929 at Price, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.² She died on January 29, 2018 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 88.² She Pauline Watkins Jones, 88 of Martinsville passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 in Greensboro at Beacon Place Hospice. She was born on June 13, 1929 in Price, N.C., to the late George and Annie Mae Purdy Watkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Adron Jones; brothers, Maynard, Bill and Rob Watkins; and sisters, Eunice Burnette, Gladys Sheffield and Debra Price. She was a member of Whites Chapel Baptist Church and had been a Beautician with the National Beauty College and had worked at WM Bassett Furniture. She is survived by sons, Michael David Fulp of Martinsville, and Eddie (Lisa) Jones of Yanceyville, N.C; a daughter, Shelia Jones (Neal) Goins of Martinsville; brothers, Donnie Watkins of Martinsville, Glen Watkins of Collinsville, and Doug Watkins of Bassett and sisters, Jeanette Gills of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Cheryl Wells of Martinsville; five grandchildren Jason Jones, Jennifer Hillstrand, Brittney Scruggs, Heather Tolbut and Beth Vires; and eleven great-grandchildren. Burial will be private in Roselawn Burial Park. on January 31, 2018.²