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Edgar Jones PDF Print E-mail

Edgar David Jones, 81, of Prosperity, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 4, 1930, in Ninety Six, he was a son of the late Joe Jones and Modena Conyers Flessas. Mr. Jones was retired from PCA and later worked for Little River Marina. He was a former member of the S.C. National Guard and a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Moore Jones; a son, Danny (Donna) Jones of Prosperity; a daughter, Sherrie (Victor) Holland of Prosperity; sisters, Bonnie Amick of Chapin and Shirley (Joel) Perry of Pomaria; grandchildren, Jessica (Derrick) Milligan, Morgan (Kenny) Hallman, Melissa Jones Cumbie and Ian Stierwalt and great-grandchildren, Zachary, Haleigh and Taylor Cumbie.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 10, 2012, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church by the Rev. Jason Schafer. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church Bus Fund, 4056 St. Luke's Church Road, Prosperity, SC 29127.

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#17 Annette Moore Kyzer 2012-03-10 13:38
Betty, my thoughts, prayers and much love are with you during this very sad time. May memories of your beloved Edgar be with you and your love ones.........annette
 
 
#16 Judy Amick 2012-03-10 10:46
Sherrie, I just heard of your Dad's death last night. I am so sorry; I know how much he meant to you. My love and prayers for you and your family. Love, Judy
 
 
#15 Robbie Koon DeFreese 2012-03-10 07:15
Mrs. Betty, Danny & Sherrie,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Edgar. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Fondly,
Dan and Robbie Koon DeFreese
 
 
#14 Lisa Toland 2012-03-09 16:58
Sherrie,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that things seem difficult now, but with your trust and faith in God and all of your precious memories there will be be brighter days.
Love,
Lisa T.
 
 
#13 Debbie & Don Dennis 2012-03-09 12:08
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.
 
 
#12 Debbie Taylor 2012-03-09 10:22
To Sherrie and Family: Please know we are thinking of you during this sad time. We hope you and your family will be comforted in knowing you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many friends.
Debbie Taylor
Jim Holtzclaw
 
 
#11 Sheriff Lee Foster 2012-03-09 07:47
Our family extends our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Jones. Please know that we hold you up in our prayers. Lee, Carol, Joseph and Amelia
 
 
#10 Ann Cotney 2012-03-08 15:26
Sherri,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Love in Christ,
Terry and Ann Cotney
 
 
#9 Marcia Miller 2012-03-08 14:41
So sorry to hear of Uncle Edgar's death. He always had a smile for us and we will miss him. Our love to all. Marcia and Kyle
 
 
#8 Rev. Lebbie L. Ligon 2012-03-08 14:06
Sherrie,
Please accept my condolences to you and your family. I will not be able to be with you on this weekend; but do know that my thoughts and prayers are. May the God of all comforts keep you and your family in perfect peace as you celebrate your father's homegoing.
Lebbie
 
 
#7 Chuck McDonnell 2012-03-08 14:04
Sherrie,

Leslie and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God provide you with both strength and hope. Chuck
 
 
#6 Dee and David Sumere 2012-03-08 13:57
We were so very sorry to learn of your father's death. You are in our thoughts.

Love,

David and Dee
 
 
#5 Ruth F. Smith 2012-03-08 13:56
Sherrie and Family, I am so sorry for your lose, He seemed like a wonderful person and I know that you are going to miss him. I will be praying for you.
 
 
#4 Lynn Mack 2012-03-08 13:51
Sherrie,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Lynn
 
 
#3 Helen Griffin 2012-03-08 13:06
Sherrie and girls,
Sorry for your loss.
 
 
#2 John and Suzanne Sum 2012-03-08 12:46
Sherrie,
You and your family are in our prayers and we know God will bring you comfort and peace.
Love,
John and Suzanne
 
 
#1 Lisa Killian Lever 2012-03-08 12:40
Mrs. Betty and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Edgar's passing. We all have found memories of him and loved him too. He was a great man. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers and my God grant you the stength for the days ahead.
Love always, Lisa and the Killain family
 
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