Charles Delon Jones, 75 of Rockhouse, Ky. was born on Jan. 16, 1946 at Pikeville, Ky. and passed away on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. Delon was the son of Charlie and Lena Coleman Jones. He was a minister and member of the Unity Freewill Baptist Church, an Army veteran and a coal miner. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by a brother; Jerry and a sister; Melinda Carol Holbrooks. Survivors are his wife Joyce Taylor Jones, sons; Franklin Delon”Lonnie” Jones of Pikeville, Ky. and Joey Neal (Fiance, Wendy) Jones of French Lick, In.,, brothers; Gary (Janice) of Dandridge, Tn, Randy (Sherry) of Dandridge, Tn., and Darrell (Rhonda) Jones of Rockhouse, Ky. sisters; Patty (Clifford) Bentley Coleman of Morrisburg, Tennessee and Tammy (Greg) Jones Thacker of Pompey, Ky. and 2 grandchildren; Keaton Ryan and Kylie Brooke Jones. Visitation will be after 6:00PM on Sunday at the Unity Freewill Baptist Church with a nightly service at 7:00. Funeral service will be on Tuesday at 2:00 from the church with Mike Coleman and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Dow Brooks Cemetery at Draffin, Ky.
We are so sorry to hear of DeLon’s passing. I met DeLon and his wife, Joyce, at a doctor’s office. As we talked, we realized that DeLon and my mom, Mollie Sue “Adkins “ Thacker, had attended school, at Hellier, together. We all had a wonderful talk with each other, for quite some time, while waiting. DeLon and Joyce had invited me and my husband, to their 50th wedding anniversary. (This was a few years ago.) Unfortunately, we were unable to attend. My impression of DeLon and Joyce was a great one. They both came across, to me, to be great Christian people. I believe they walked, talked and lived a good Christian life. It definitely outwardly showed. From the impression they left on me, there are just some people, who remain with you, in thought and prayer. These two, I believe, were a beautiful couple. Me, my husband and family send our deepest sympathies. May God lift, comfort and bless each and every one of you, during this time of grief and always.
So sorry for your loss. He was such a good man. He will be greatly missed by many.
I was in service with Bro. Delon just a coiuple weeks ago and was heart broken to hear about his death. Had plans to be at the funeral, but lost another dear Brother in Christ,and have to take care of his service, but know that my heart and prayers are with his family and church family. Much love from brother James Dotson.
We are sending heartfelt condolences to our dear friend, Joey Jones and his fiancée and the entire family and friends on their dear loss. Joey please know we are here if you need anything and we are sending hugs and prayers. Joe and I may not be there in person but we are always thinking of you.