Howard Jones Jr., of Lexington, Virginia, passed away November 30, 2012, at his home.

He was born in Glasgow, Va., August 5, 1921, one of seven children born to Maggie Wallace and Howard Jones Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; eight of twelve children; four stepchildren; 27 grandchildren; and scores of nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Home in Buena Vista on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, with viewing from 2 to 3 p.m. and the ceremony starting at 3 p.m.