William H. Jones, 57, of Hayesville died Friday, January 13, 2012 at his residence. He was a native of Fulton County, GA but lived in Bartow County, GA before moving to Clay County in 2004. He worked as a homebuilder and remodeler. His hobbies included knife-making and gardening. William was a member of the Moss Memorial Baptist Church.
He was the son of the late Bobby H. and Elreta Whitfield Jones.
Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Phyllis A. Cordell Jones; a daughter, Tina Kuykendall and husband Daryl of Jasper, GA; a son, Michael Jones and wife Michelle of Ellijay, GA; three sisters, Sheila McMurry of Decatur, Tenn., Bonnie Meeks of Carrollton, GA, and Lisa Goggins of Blue Ridge, GA; six grandchildren, Randall and Madison Kuykendall, Kandice Powell, Katie Haugland, and Dylan and Ashley Jones; and two great grandchildren, Claire and Carson Powell.
A memorial service was held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 18 in Moss Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Charlie Shelton officiating.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.