George Winford Jones
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George Winford Jones, 95, passed away June 24, 2022, at Sanctuary Hospice House, Tupelo, MS. George was a member of Randolph Church of Christ. He served in the United States Army for 3 years during WWII European Occupation. He was a hard worker during his 33 years with Hunter Fan-Memphis, TN and 35 years with his commercial and residential paint company. He loved being outdoors, gardening, and fishing. He loved all animals and they loved him. George loved people and making friends.
George is survived by his wife of 63 years, Celestine T. Jones; his 3 children, George Ronald Jones(Kathleen), William Wayne Jones(Cynthia), and Lynda Dianne Jones Carrell(Mark); 5 grandchildren, Katelyn Johnston(Joshua), Anastasia Jones, Natalie Jones, Benjamin Carrell, and Kimberly Hix(Drew); 3 step-grandchildren, Teresa Gage, George Merritt, and Kevin Merritt(Erin); 2 great-granddaughters, Hadley Johnston and Sophia Johnston; 4 step great-grandchildren, Traey Gage, Destinee Garon(Deigo), Ales Merritt, and Rylie Merritt; 1 step great great-grandson, Theigo Garon; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Napoleon Jones and Sarah Elizabeth Brown; 4 sisters, Artileen Tutor(Alvin), Lotus Lantrip(Theo), Margie White(Garney), and Pearl Jones; 7 brothers, Leslie Jones(Evelyn), Jessie Jones(Elaine), Paul Jones, Cortez Jones(Delores), James Jones(Billie), Cecil Jones(Linda), and Delaine Jones.
Services will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 2PM at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Buster Tutor, Bro. Greg Stewart, and Bro. Lee Tutor officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Forest Cemetery. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home of Pontotoc is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Larry White, Winston Jones, Alan Jones, David Thompson, Jeremy Patton, and William Thompson. Honorary Pallbearer will be Lamar Tutor.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 29th 5-8PM and Thursday, June 30th 1PM until service time.