Larry Jones

Larry Jones

1947 - 2016

Larry Jones, age 68, of Big Reedy, departed this life on  Monday, January 25, 2016, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, KY.  He was born on April 22, 1947 in Clarkson, KY to the late Callie and Sudie Mae (Boone) Jones and was married to Diane Woosley Jones, who survives.

He graduated from Clarkson High School, Class of 1966.  He was inducted into the Army soon after, and served our country for two years-- one of which was in Vietnam.  He worked for Leitchfield Transfer as a truck driver for over 25 years. In his spare time, Larry enjoyed  fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend and will be greatly missed.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Christi Jones Yoakem; son-in-law, Jason Yoakem all of Big Reedy, KY; sister, Sue Wilkerson (Thomas) of Louisville, KY; brother, Buck Jones (Frances) of  Big Clifty, KY; several nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins; his best friend “Buddy”, and many friends.  He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Jean Skaggs and Totise Edwards and nephews, Mike Skaggs and Kendall Edwards.

Celebration of Life / Visitation

Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 1:00pm—5:00pm, CST

Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Celebration of Life / Service

Saturday, January 30, 2016 5:00pm, CST

Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel

Cremation was chosen.  In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Leitchfield Christian Academy, 106 East Walnut St., Leitchfield, KY., or a charity or organization of your choice.