Roy Jones

Roy "Buck" Paschal Jones, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2013. He was a native of Johnston County and the husband of 43 years to Brenda Qualls Jones who survives. Roy retired after 28 years as a rural mail carrier in Elon. He was a member of Altamahaw Baptist Church and a US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He served with Dave Andrews on the Bus Ministry at Baptist Temple. Roy enjoyed fishing and was a loving and devoted husband, father and "Paw-Paw". Survivors include his wife of the home, Brenda Qualls Jones; daughters, Brianna Ford and husband, Sam of Clyde, NC, Misty Ward and husband, Bill of Elon, Keela Hyatt and husband, Todd of Whitsett and Miranda Hamlett and husband, Don of Burlington; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Kathy Jones of Snow Camp, Rachel Jones, Sheila Baker and Pam Warren all of Johnston County, NC and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Latham and Laura Lee Jones and his brother, Jessie Jones. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Walter Jones. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home and other times at the home. The US Army will provide honors at the service.