Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
4:40 pm Monday, August 31, 2015

William “Bill” J. Jones

 William “Bill” J. Jones, age 80, of Russellville, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Brentwood Retirement Community Center.

Mr. Jones proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  He was a retired general supervisor from Reynolds Aluminum.

The visitation was 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the funeral following at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel, with full military honors.  Officiating was Bro. Charles James.  Burial was at Franklin Memory Gardens.

He is survived by wife of 60 years, the love of his life, Demaris Pace Jones; children, Rita Hardyman (husband, Donald), Paula Lindsey (husband, Randy), Lynn Jones (wife, Beth); grandchildren, Bethany Hearinck, Johnathan Mangino, Seth Stuart, Kendra Logan, Will Lindsey, Adam Lindsey, Hannah Hulse, Olivia Mayes, Sam Jones; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Bobby Jones (wife, Louise), sister, Betty Williams (husband, Wendall); and a host of nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Beatrice (Staples) Jones; and granddaughter, Bridgette Jones.

The pallbearers will be Will Lindsey, Seth Stuart, Johnathan Mangino, Rocky Mayes, Adam Lindsey, and Sam Jones.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Brentwood Retirement Community and the staff of Hospice of North Alabama for being a blessing to our family during a difficult time.

Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.  To leave private condolences, please visit our website at www.sprymemorialchapel.com.

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