Fred Jones

Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Fred Jones, age 76 of Cleveland. Mr. Jones passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011 at his residence following an extended illness.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00pm, Wednesday, August 17, 2011 from Gateway Memory Park with Rev. Douglas Gaines and Rev. Jay Hawkins officiating.

Mr. Jones was born in White County on November 11, 1934 to the late Hammond Jones and Grace Gertrude Knight Jones. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Stow, Frances Jones and brother Paul D. Jones

Survivors include his wife, Mattie Mae Jones, of Cleveland, daughters, Shirley Land, Cleveland, Judy Roper, Gainesville, Martha Sue Grace, Cleveland, Tammy Hoosline, Cleveland; sons, Eugene Jones, Oakwood, Wayne Jones, Jackson Co.,; sisters, Mary Lou Turpin, Gainesville, Cathy Jones, Lula, Janey Sailor, Oakwood, Ruby Smith, Lula, Wanda Stewart, Lula; brothers, David Jones and Daniel Jones both of Oakwood. Mr. Jones is also survived by his twenty six grandchildren and thirty six great grandchildren

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm and on Wednesday from 12 to 2 pm

Condolences may be sent to the family of Mr. Jones by visiting www.alexander-funeral.com

Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland (706)865-1500 in charge of arrangements