David William Jones

David William Jones, age 73 of Cumming, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was born in Cumming, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County. 

David was a hardworking, small town southern man who enjoyed the simpler things in life. He was a brick Mason by trade. He loved spending time with his family. Hobbies included watching Westerns, NASCAR, Ga. Bulldogs and the Braves.

David has been many things to many people throughout the years, but of all his roles, being a Papa was his favorite. He never failed to make you laugh with his quick wit. He was strong, yet gentle, and would drop everything in a second to help his family. There are no words that can adequately express what he meant to those who loved him. He had a heart of gold and will be missed tremendously.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Thurmond and Joyce Jones, brother, Dan Jones, sisters, Nancy O’Tinger, and Barbara Ann Eckhardt, Late Wife, Shirley Wigley Jones and Son William Jones.

He is survived by his wife Sarah Jones; daughters, Tammy (Rickey) Fields, Anita (Bryant) Bowen, Darlene Pilcher, Debbie (Ray) Berry, and Frances (Larry) DeCamp. Son, Tony Ellis. Sister Peggy (Donnie) Akins, Brother Doug Jones. He has a number of grandchildren that he loved and adored along with many other beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

Graveside services will be held on Saturday January 28th, 2023, at 11:00 am at Longstreet Cemetery at 6868 Campground Rd, Cumming, GA 30040. With Rev. Ray Berry officiating. Rickey Fields and family will be singing.

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