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James Bud Jones

November 8, 1924 ~ July 17, 2018

James “Bud” Jones, Jr., age 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Born in Wilson County, NC on November 8, 1924, he was the son of the late James O. Jones and Mary Elizabeth Jones. He was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Estelle Robbins and Eva Holliday; and two brothers, Henry Jones and Donald Ray Jones. James leaves behind to cherish his memory, three sisters, Gladys Leonard of Kinston, Ginger Collie of Kinston and Inez Walker of DeRidder, LA. He is also Survived by several nieces and nephews. James served his country in the Korean War with the Company C. 634th Armed Infantry. He received a Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart and Korean Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars. James loved his country as well as fishing and hunting. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com. Visitation Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services 661 English Rd Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> (252) 937-8886 --> | Thursday 7/19, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Service Location Not Available Thursday 7/19, 12:00 pm

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  1. We will miss you Mr. Bud greeting us on Sunday morning at Gospel Missionary Baptist Church. You were a true friend and a great gentlemen. Thank you for serving our country that you were so proud of. We love you. Lynn and Isaac Joyner

  2. sure gonna miss you bro. bud passing out the church bullenten.it will always be a vacant spot in church and in our hearts.thanks for your service to our little white church….GLENN&DENE YOUNG

  3. this was a good man and I know him and Luther Tripp are fishing today, a beautiful video. he will be missed, just seeing his green truck go bye reminded me of fishing. my prayers are with you. Shirley Tripp


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