Mr. Eddie Douglas Jones, age 63, of Blue Ridge, passed away February 1, 2020, at his home. Eddie had a passion for the mountain life and especially hunting and fishing. Born in Copperhill, he was the son of the late Wilburn Jones. Eddie was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Jones; one son, Master David Jones; and one brother, Kenny Jones.
Survivors include three children, Tammy (Wilson) Washington, Amy Jones and Casey (Kristy) Jones; mother, Martha Jones; grandchildren, Jackson Rottenberg, Carson Washington, Jacob Washington, Kris Washington, Caleb Jones and Makenzi Jones; sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Randy Beach; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, February 3, 2020, from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeremy Hedden officiating. Music was provided by April Hedden and Randy Beach.
Interment followed in the Hipps Chapel Community cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Caleb Jones, Billy Jones, Randall Jones, Roger Ritchie, the Rev. Jeremy Hedden and Randy Beach. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements.