Herman Ray "Bones" Jones

Herman Ray "Bones" Jones, 80, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was born in Eastman, GA on June 9, 1944, to the late Alex Herman Jones and Jewell Agnes Blankenship Jones. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in 1999.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years: Catherine Mary Gregory Jones; and a grandson: Wesley Arp

He is survived by his daughter: Cheri Arp; son: Greg (Janet) Jones; grandchildren: Jacob (Kimberly) Jones, Kirstie (Everett) Boutwell, Kayla Jones, Wyatt (Samantha) Arp and Francis Arp; great-grandchildren: Kian Arp, Lyllah Jones, Morgan Boutwell and Jewell Arp; sister: Faye Jones McNeil; brother: Billy (Dianna) Jones; numerous nieces and nephews; and his girlfriend: Linda Jones.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Live Oak Baptist Church with Pastor David King and Bro. Charlie Hahn officiating. Burial will be at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 2:30 PM with military honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Live Oak Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Greg Jones, Jacob Jones, Wyatt Arp, Everett Boutwell, Ken Jones and Christopher Brantner.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardrobersonfh.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, Folkston, GA is honored to serve the Jones family.