John "Sam" Jones
February 1, 1942 ~ March 6, 2019
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Sam Jones, 77, of Asheville, ended his battle with ALS on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, as he walked into the arms of Jesus. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. This horrible disease ravaged his body, but it could not touch his soul.
Born in Buncombe County to the late Paul T., Sr. and Beulah Melton Jones, he was a self-employed plumbing contractor for fifty years.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ann Hill Jones; son, David "Sammy" Jones (Lin), of King George, VA; daughters, Becky Jones (David Beck), of Leicester, Jennifer Redmon (Darrin), of Asheville, and Amy Jones, of the home; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Bob Jones, of Florida, Juniper Jones, of Mars Hill, Tim Jones and Billy Jones, of Asheville; and sister, Patsy Graham, of Arden.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel UMC with Terry Duckworth, Clint Gorman and Aaron LaFalce officiating.
The family will receive friends at the home of Jennifer Redmon, following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to ALS Association, NC Chapter, 4 N. Blount St., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27601.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
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Praying for all of you for comfort and peace in days ahead. You all really stood by Sam and were there with him till the end. Sorry for your loss. Carolyn and Gerald Stamey
Our deepest condolences to the family. Love and comfort at this difficult time.
Sam was such a good guy, he will truly be missed by all who knew him. I am sorry I could not attend his memorial, still trying to recover from flu and pneumonia but you are all in my thoughts!!
Becky and family, I am so sorry for your loss. But Becky he lives on in you and your family because we see him in who you are. May Gods Grace help you thru this time and as he is whole again in Christ may it bring a bit of comfort.
our prayers and thoughts are with the family. I sure will miss Sam at the hunt club where we enjoyed a lot of good times.
Amy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find comfort in knowing the peace he is in now. Sampaw was a wonderful man and loved by so many, I’m confident his memory will stay alive for a very long time. Love and hugs!
Amy and family, My thoughts are with all of you. I understand the struggle you have gone through. My mother also lost her life by this horrible disease. I pray for you and the family to continue to have peace, comfort, strength, faith and understanding during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow….God bless you all.
PAT SUWAN
and family.
My deepest sympathies to ann and her family.
Donnie Funderud Biltmore high school
To the Jones family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was such a dear sweet and gentle man.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
much love,
Connie
Becky and all the Jones family. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Sam was such a great man and was loved by so many. May you find comfort, peace and strength in the days ahead and knowing that he is now pain free and singing with all the angels in heaven. You all really stood by his side and took care of him while he was sick. I will continue to pray for you all in the days ahead. Love to all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. Sampaw will be missed by all whose path he crossed.
Sorry about Sampaw. He was a wonderful person. Will he praying for you in days ahead. Sorry i will not be able to make the service tomorrow. Love to you all.