Richard Adelbert "Dick" Jones, age 85 of Burgaw, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday December 6, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

He was born January 5, 1933 in Schenectady NY, son of the late Adelbert and Armine Overbaugh Jones. He was also predeceased by two wives, Elizabeth Shirkey Jones and Pauline Goff Jones.

He is survived by his wife Diane Johnson Jones of the home; three sons, Ronald Jones and wife Katherine of Rocky Point, Philip Jones of Roxboro and Casey Jones of Leland; two daughters, Donna Furman and Linda Eber and husband David all of Independence MO; step daughter, DeAnna Wood of Burgaw; 16 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Dick was a veteran of the United States Army, serving honorably during the Korean War. He worked and retired from GE in the aircraft division. Dick volunteered as an umpire and coach at Cape Fear Optimists for many years. He enjoyed playing tennis and was past champion of the senior games in Wilmington. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Sunday 6-7:30 PM at the Harrell's Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Monday December 10, 2018 at Peace Baptist Church in Wilmington. Reverend Rudy Sheppard will conduct the service. Burial will be Tuesday in Oleander Memorial Gardens mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the March of Dimes at www.marchofdimes.org .

You are invited to sign the guest book