Obituaries

Eugene Guyton Jones, 88, of Martinsville, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Kings Grant. He was born June 28, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Ellie Bernard Jones and Katherine Guyton Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly McLemore Jones; daughter, Julie Beth Gooding; and sister, Katherine Fitzgerald. He proudly served his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force Reserve. He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church where he was a Trustee, Choir Member and Sunday School teacher. Mr. Jones attended Auburn University and had a four year degree in Chemical Engineering. He retired from DuPont with 46 years service as a Research Engineer. Mr. Jones is survived by his sons, Jeffrey Jones (Kim) and Jonathan Jones; and grandchildren, Zacharie Jones (Beth), Benjamin Jones, Gabriel Jones, Olivia Dontigney (Michael), and Sophie Jones.

Gene's Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church at 12:00 Noon with Reverend Chris Bennett officiating. The Martinsville Henry County Veterans Honor Guard will render final Military Honors.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.