Sam Jones, Sr
March 27, 1928 — September 2, 2014
Sam Jones, Sr
DATELINE: Chesterfield, SC
DECEASED: Mr. Sam L. Jones, Sr., age 86, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at his home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 AM Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS: will follow in the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
HISTORY: Mr. Jones was born March 27, 1928 in Chesterfield, SC a son of the late Paul Cornelius and Nezzie Boatwright Jones. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict, and a member of the SC Army National Guard. Mr. Jones was a member of Lower Macedonia Baptist Church, and the American Legion Post 73. He was the owner and operator of Sam Jones Grocery for over 50 years. He was known as a pillar of the community, and was always willing to help his friends and neighbors. In addition to his parents, Sam was also preceded in death by his first wife, Annie Marcille Jones; an infant son; 2 sisters, Esther Jones Davis and Ruth Jones Rivers; and 2 brothers, Lloyd Jones and William Jones.
SURVIVORS:
1 Son: Sam L. (Betsy Lowe) Jones, Jr. of Chesterfield, SC
2 Daughters: Corinthea (Bob) Prewitt of Greenville, SC and Vivian (Mike) Golwitzer of Holly, MI
Grandchildren: Anna (Mentus) Okoro of Gwangju, S. Korea, Melissa (Brad) Dover of Seneca, SC, Michael Golwitzer of Louisville, KY, Carrie Rhyne, and Kelley (William Custer) Jones both of Chesterfield, SC
8 Great Grandchildren
1 Sister: Mary Margaret Hess of Charlotte, NC
1 Brother: Henley (Margaret Helen) Jones of Cheraw, SC
Also: numerous nieces and nephews
MEMORIALS: may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Jones Family.
Service Information
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 AM Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS: will follow in the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
