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In memory of
Capt. Floyd "Buddy" Edward Jones, Jr.
October 8, 1955 - March 15, 2026
Oct 8, 1955 - Mar 15, 2026
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
$450.00
Raised by 6 people
Obituary
Captain Floyd Edward "Buddy" Jones, Jr., beloved husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, left us to continue his flight to Heaven on March 15, 2026.
Floyd was born on October 8, 1955, to salt-of-the-earth Eastern North Carolina folks, Floyd Edward Jones, Sr. and Mary Howell Jones. He grew up with his sister Gayle and brother Joey, hanging from rafters in tobacco warehouses, harvesting watermelons, setting concrete, and learning how to smoke pork of all kinds. He …
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What were Floyd's favorite movies?
Independence Day, Top Gun, Top Gun Maverick, The Big Chill, The Graduate, Love Actua…
Independence Day, Top Gun, Top Gun Maverick, The Big Chill, The Graduate, Love Actually, Cast …
Independence Day, Top Gun, Top Gun Maverick, The Big Chill, The Graduate, Love Actually, Cast Away
What were Floyd's favorite vacation spots?
Cruise ships!
Cruise ships!
Cruise ships!
Timeline
Born
October 8th, 1955
Got married to Terrie Jones
September 28th, 1974
Passed away
March 15th, 2026
Denver, NC
Survived by
Colin Butler
Son-in-law
Lindsay Talbot
Daughter
Terrie Jones
Wife
Kathy Jones
Daughter
Ben Jones
Son
Gayle Smith
Sibling
Jen Daniel
Niece
Mary Isaacs
Niece
Liam Talbot
Grandson
Gayle Smith
Sister
Mary Isaacs
Niece
Carol Griffin
Sister-in-law
Ron Vest
Brother-in-law
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
$450.00
Raised by 6 people
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