Birth date: Aug 2, 1936 Death date: Feb 2, 2022
Funeral Service for Mr. Edward L. Jones Jr., 85, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Alan Baker and Rev. Chip Vann will officiate. Burial will follow Read Obituary
When my daughter, Heather, brought home her new boyfriend, as we were eating dinner Al said that his step father had gone to the University of Florida. Thinking there was little chance, I asked his name, "Ed Jones" said Al. I said Was he a blond haired guy who ran track?" Al, said yes, and I realized that Ed and I were Sigma Chi fraternity brothers who had not seen each other for over 20 years.
The next time I saw Ed and met Carolyn, was when Ellen and I met them half way between Dothan and Americus to plan Heather and Al's wedding. A year or so later Ed and Carolyn came to Mexico Beach and fished from our sailboat with us. Carolyn hung what we thought was a tremendous fish, but after her fighting it for several minutes, we discovered that her lure had snagged a buoy. She was disappointed, but we all had a big laugh!. It was great fun.
The last time was at our granddaughter Erin's wedding in Banner Elk, NC. I will miss him, but am thankful that I had college and other great times with Ed.
Tom Watson
Carolyn, My heartfelt condolences go out to you for Ed’s death. May our God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family. With love, Carlyn
