Ronald Jones

Ronald Nolan Jones, 71, of Hilliard, FL passed away December 10, 2016 at the Warner Center in Fernandina Beach, FL.  He was born August 8, 1945 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Franklin Nolan Jones and Lillie Bell Stokes Jones. He was the former pastor of Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1965-1968.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 2-Sisters:  Marlene Erwin & Jerrie Carroll and 2-Brothers:  Evie “Bill” Jones and Daniel “Dub” Jones.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years:  Nancy Simmons Jones; 3-Children:  Todd (Paige) Jones of Yulee, FL, Scott (Kristy) Jones of Yulee, FL and Jennifer (Gary) Webb of Waycross, GA; 1-Brother:  Jimmy Wayne (Linda) Jones of Hilliard, FL; 1-Sister:  Carolyn (Walter) Whipp of Callahan, FL; 12-Grandchildren:  Jake (Kimberly); Joanna (Jeffery), Silas, Lindsey, Bryce, Erica, Tamryn, Dylon, Emma, Kaden, Liam & Kash; 3-Great Grandchildren:  Khloe, Ryleigh & Tymber; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 13 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home beginning at 6:00 PM.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 14 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 with military honors.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, 526 Oakwood Street, Folkston, Georgia 31537.