Burl Jones
November 3, 1928 ~ November 23, 2013
Burl B. Jones, 85, of Century #2, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 23, 2013. He was born, November 3, 1928 in Moatsville, the son of the late Lena Ball and Carl T. Jones. One May 13, 1949, he married the former Ethel “Jane” Ramsey, who preceded him in death January 21, 2011.
Surviving is their daughter, Carla Jones and her husband, Steve Minnick of Century #2, Step-grandchildren are Chad Minnick of Huntington, WV and Toni Debarr of Buckhannon, his sister-in-law, Mrs. Iris (Payne) Ramsey of Astabula, Ohio. Two nieces, Mrs. Daniel (Linda) Walker and Mrs. Gary (Sandy) Paine. He has two nephews, Tom Ramsey and Steve (Alice) Ramsey all of Ohio. Also surviving is Matt Freeman and family of Philippi, WV
He was also preceded in death by his step-father, “Ding” Wright and his step-mother, Mary Jones; his uncles, Mr. Rasty (Mae) Ball and Clarence (Mildred) Ball, Mr. Paul (Elizabeth) Jones and Mr. Ralph (Icie) Jones. Aunts who have preceded Burl, include Mrs. Lois (John) Poe, Mrs. Nell (Karl) Maxson and Ms. Alma Jones. His brother-in-law, Mr. Junior Ramsey, cousin Paul David Jones and best friend, Andy Kurucz.
Mr. Jones attended Barbour County Schools, worked for the B&O Railroad, and then served in the U.S. Army from 1945-1948. He owned and operated several businesses in both Los Angeles, CA and then in West Virginia, upon returning home in 1967. Being a welder, fabricator, truck owner and operator, mechanic, heavy equipment operator and winemaker were some of his many talents he possessed and goals achieved.
Burl was a friend and mentor to many of the years and he will be sadly missed. He was a member of the Golden Nuggets Motorcycle Club of Southern CA, the VFW, Moose, American Legion, UMWA and NRA.
A Baptist by faith, he worshipped the Lord at Bethany Baptist Church in Hall.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Monday, November 25, 2013 from 5-8 pm and on Tuesday, November 26 from 8 am-1 pm the service hour with Rev. Dr. Dan Unger officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery with military honours being accorded.
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My condolences and prayers are extended to all who knew and loved Burl.
debbie and i are sad for your loss.but rember you dad and mom are waiting across the river god bless joe & debbie
My thoughts and prays are with Carla, Steve and the Jones family during your time of loss. Burl was a great man who always made me feel welcome when I visited Century 2. Please take comfort in knowing that he is now in Heaven.
Carla, I am very sorry for your loss.
Leanne and I would like to offer our deepest sympathies to your family. If your family needs anything we are a phone call away. Praying for you guys.
Carla my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have just lost probably your best friend in the world. He was so special.
so sorry for your lose,my dad frank talked of burl like a brother.always good things to say.may god be with you one and all.mike pisino
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Burl always treated me well and made me feel welcome in his home. He was especially fond of my father, his “Uncle Sank”. Like my father, he rose from a humble beginning to become a success in life. My brother Ed told me that he always thought of Burl like an older brother. I will always remember him fondly. T
So sorry Carla to hear about Burl he was a great man. Prayers to you.