Don Astor Jones

Don Astor Jones, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Wendover Hospice, Shelby, NC. Born on December 11, 1941, Don was the only son of the late Vernon Jones and Marie Blanton Jones. For a decade Don served as a counselor and father figure at a men’s camp at the Outer Banks. He was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church, Gaffney, SC, for 31 years.

Formerly an Army Ranger assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, he was an avid hunter, farmer, and faithful servant of the Lord.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Linda Hamrick Jones; a sister, Gay Jones; and a son, Jeffery Jones. 

Don is survived by daughters Scotti Jones Lamutt (David) and Loren Jones Lail (McLane) and sons Justin Jones and Anthony Lloyd (Kelly); along with ten grandchildren: Cliff and Will Jones, Matt Sutton; Evan Lamutt and Lauren Tilden; Olivia Lloyd; Noah Jones; Ethan, Emberly, and Eliza Lail; and one great grandchild: Campbell Jones,  as well as various “adopted” sons and daughters, who knew him as “Papa Don.” 

A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024, 10:00 AM, at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Ray St. John officiating. A Memorial Service will be held November 17, 2024, 3:00 PM, at Trinity Baptist Church, 907 East O’Neal St., Gaffney, SC.

Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Box 1792, Gaffney, SC 29342.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is honored to serve the Jones Family. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

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