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Obituary: Clyde Ray Jones

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Staff

Clyde Ray Jones, 81, of Mebane died Monday April 20, 2009 at his home. He was born May 17, 1927 in Chatham County and raised in Orange County. He was one of eight children born to the late Millard and Thelma Jones.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanette Jones; his son, Sam (Joan); stepdaughters, Angie (Johnny) Johnson, Candi (Jimmy) Dykes and Lysa (David) May; grandchildren, Joseph and Joshua Jones; step-grandchildren, Lauren and Aaron Johnson, Ashley (Matt) Netzel and Travis Dykes, B.J. and Kyle Moffett, and Tara and Colby May; and step-great grandchild, James Netzel. Survivors also include brothers Roy (Clairice) Jones and Ed Jones; sisters Marie (J.D) Zedaker and Nancy (Robert) Dodd; and numerous nieces and nephews. His former wife, Mildred, also survives. He was predeceased by three brothers, Clarence, Raymond and Billy.

Clyde served his country in the Coast Guard during WWII. He was a barber at the Friendly Barber Shop in Carrboro for numerous years and a volunteer firefighter with the Carrboro Fire Department. He was also a founding member and served as chief of the South Orange Rescue Squad, retiring from his career as a paramedic with Orange County Emergency Services.

Clyde was a natural born storyteller who entertained all with his great sense of humor. He was an avid fisherman and loved to cook. Next to his love for his family, his greatest joy was supporting his Carolina Tar Heels. He will be missed by all.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 24 at 2 p.m. at Efland United Methodist Church. Flowers are acceptable or donations can be sent to the Efland United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 121 Efland NC 27243.
Arrangements by Walker’s Funeral Home of Chapel Hill.

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