We, the family of Willie Jones Jr., would like to give thanks to God our Father for such a phenomenal man of God, as we lay his body to rest.

Willie (Bun) Frank Jones Jr., 66, of Buena Vista, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord, January 14, 2021 at the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Radford.

Willie was born July 4, 1954 in Charleston, W.Va., the son of the Willie "Bill" F. Jones Sr. and Nancy Mae Jones.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Early and Mary Hubbard, and maternal grandparents, Frank and Octavia Jones, as well as his aunts Emma Bryant (Joseph), Teresa Bryant (Horace), and Geraldine Morris; his uncle, Lee Hubbard (Frances); and special friends, Rocky Smith and Jackie Woodson.

Willie was educated in the Lynchburg City Schools. Willie submitted to the voice of God, by making Jesus Christ, Lord of his life, after which, he became a member of Union Baptist Church in Glasgow, where he regularly attended Sunday school, Bible study, and served on the deacon ministry, and sang in the male chorus during his earlier years of service in ministry.

Because of Willie's heart to serve, he volunteered to build the steps for the baptismal pool at Union Baptist Church. He also attended church at Dominion Now Word in Lynchburg. He labored for the Lord on the Men's Intercessory Prayer Ministry and loved playing the bass guitar with the church musicians.

Willie was an extraordinary provider who financially cared for and lovingly supported his family. He was an exemplary worker who completed work from asphalt, limestone, construction, maintenance, and in his later years, he became a master welder. Willie was so proficient and well-skilled at his craft that he received and completed jobs from Virginia to Louisiana. The companies blessed by Willie's talents were Burlington Industries, Long Jack Limestone, currently (Global Stone), Thomas Builders, England Stove, and a plethora of jobs that displayed Willie's gifts. Truly a man among men!

Leaving to cherish his beloved memory is his dedicated and loving wife, Rachel I. Jones, whom he loved with all his heart; three sons, Dezmond W. Jones (LaToya Jones) of Lynchburg, Charles Jones, (fiancée, Lindsey Jones) of Vesuvius, and John O'Reilly of Richmond; seven grandchildren, Gabbrielle, Malikai, Hayden, Isabelle, Illianna, Jadin, and Kassidy; one sister, Trentina Woodruff of Durham, N.C.; one brother, Kirkland J. Jones, Sr. (Kecia Jones) of Lynchburg; one aunt, Geneva Harvey of Charleston, W.Va.; three aunts-in-law, Loretta Perkins of Lynchburg, Constance "Connie" Robinson, and Joyce "Elaine" Carter (Jesse), both of Glasgow; one uncle-in-law, Ralf Morris; special friends, Clay Hopkins and Sammy Hunter Jr.; a loving cousin, who he loved as a sister, Apostle Shirley Conner; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 20 at Evergreen Cemetery.

Masks and social distancing are required.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.