Douglas Alto Jones' Obituary
Douglas Alto Jones, 81, of New London, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle, NC. The funeral and burial will be scheduled at a later date in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Doug was born January 25, 1943, in Walton Co., Florida to the late Howard and Eva Jones. He is lovingly survived by his children, Amy Jones of Albemarle, Kathy Phillips and her husband Nelson of New London, and Kevin Jones and his wife Ashley of Sumter, SC. Those also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Kirk Schofield (Hailey), Nikki Williams, Joshua Phillips, Kelsey Phillips, Madison Jones, and Jackson Jones, great-grandchildren, Addie, Myles, and Daisy, and sisters, Carolyn Rutherford, Janice McKee (Billy), and Peggy Miller (Terry).
Doug was preceded in death by his wife Babrbara Ann Jones in 2021.
Doug was the best dad, grandpa and great grandpa. To know him was to love him and he will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. He loved to garden and taking care of his yard. Most importantly he loved all his grandchildren.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Jones family.
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