CHARLES B. JONES

Charles B. Jones, 78, passed away on May 7, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born in Calera, AL on June 8, 1940 to Charley Wilmont & Nora Rachel Jones, the 5th of 6 children. Being the only boy, his sisters were instructed to keep a close eye on him at times. The family moved to the Virginia Mines community of Hueytown in 1947. He graduated “the new” Hueytown High School in 1959 and was much looking forward to attending their 60th class reunion this year. Charlie and Doris were members of the Campers & Dancers Square Dancers Chapter 152 for over 25 years. They enjoyed traveling about the southeast with their camping friends and square dancing at different locations monthly. He loved to hunt, fish and camp. The family would always spend several weeks during our summers at Wind Creek camping. Many memories were made during these times. Charlie never met a stranger no matter where he went whether that be at the mall or any one of their trips. He may not know you when you met, but by the time y’all departed he knew all about you. He worked for Alabama Power Company for 30 years retiring in 1996 as the Garage Foreman in Birmingham. After his retirement, they spent time camping and square dancing with their friends and going to pawn shops buying every tool imaginable just because he might need it one day. He had a heart for missions as he was always willing to help anyone. Many times, over the years someone’s vehicle was in the drive to be worked on. At one time, someone left their bull dozier for him to repair. He was a hard worker growing up on a farm with his 5 sisters and he passed that work ethic along to his kids. On his off days and holidays, you could expect to be working in the yard or helping with his “40 acre” garden as mom would always call it. He was a member and enjoyed worshipping with the congregation at North Highlands Baptist Church in Hueytown. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, brother - Charles Richard, sister - Brenda Satterfield and in-laws - James & Dorothy Hanna. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Doris and their 3 children, Darrin and his wife Angie, Sharon and her husband Shane and Brian and his wife Jeanna. He is also survived by their grandchildren Kendra Shaw (Timmy), Kayla Martin, Melissa Jones (Luke Seale), Patrick Stone, Payton Rock (Sean) & Maggie Jones and great-grandson, Luke Shaw. He is also survived by his sisters Wilma Bearden, Jackie Ingram, Virginia Lollar and Gloria Deitz (Dee) and by many nieces and nephews. Also, by a special brother-in-law, Alvin Roper as well as a large host of extended family and friends. The visitation will be held Thursday night, May 9, 2019, at 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at North Highlands Baptist Church. The funeral service will be Friday, May 10, 2019, at 11:00 AM at the Church. Burial will follow at Valley Creek Cemetery. Special thanks to Angel, Josh, Amanda & Theodora at Oasis Hospice for their care of our husband and dad during this time. Family asks that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the Mission Fund at North Highlands Baptist Church, 4851 15th Street Rd, Hueytown AL 35023