Rev. Ralph Adam Jones, Jr.

Rev. Ralph Adam Jones, Jr., 91, of Green Cove Springs, FL, entered eternal glory on February 28, 2017 while residing at Diamond Assisted Living Facility under the care of Community Hospice.  He was born on June 20, 1925 in Lawrence County, IL to parents Ralph A. Jones and Mildred Eloise C. Jones.  Rev. Jones was a veteran of World War II, proudly serving in the United States Navy until his retirement in 1965.  He also retired from civil service and from the ministry of the First United Methodist Church, having pastored a number of congregations.  Rev. Jones had many memberships including being a Boy Scout and Cub Scout leader.  He was a 60 year plus Master Mason P/M Cabul #116, past president Clay County Shrine Club, York Rite Bodies of Palatka, Scottish Rite Temple Jacksonville, National Sojourners, Disabled American Veterans, past president Clay County Council on Aging, First United Methodist Church of Green Cove Springs, and founding member of Clay County Rescue #70.  He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 62 years, Betty Jean Batman Jones; infant son and daughter; brother, Harold Jones; sister, Kathleen Lackey; nephew, SMSgt James Lackey, II and niece, Dorinda Lackey. Rev. Jones is survived by his daughter, Jean Shaw (Mark); son, Ralph E. Jones “Buddy” (LeAnne); granddaughters, Joanna Frost (John), Bethany Johnson (Andy) and Hannah Jones and great-grandchildren, Selah Johnson, Ocean Johnson, A.J. Johnson and Sari Frost. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Friday, March 10, 2017 in the First United Methodist Church of Green Cove Springs, 500 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 with Rev. David Jackson officiating.  The family will receive friends in the church from 2:00 pm until service time.  Interment with full military honors will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Community Hospice or a charity of your choice. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com.  Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. (904) 284-4000