Lewisburg-Gale Randolph (Sandy) Jones, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
Born Feb. 21, 1940, in Beckley, to Roy A. and Nancy A. Jones, Sandy graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School where he was class president for all four years. He then majored in business and graduated from Marshall University.
He began his career at Bendix Corporation in Ronceverte and subsequently retired in 1998 from ASEA Brown Boveri, Inc. in Lewisburg. He was a faithful member of the Lewisburg United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sisters, Katherine McIntosh and Joyce Kosnoski.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 59 years, Sara M. Jones; daughter Sara J. Coleman (Michael) of Midlothian, VA; two sons, John A. Jones (Marcella) of Dublin, VA and David R. Jones (Julie) of New York City, NY and Charlottesville, VA; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Claire Nickell, Jackson Coleman, Jennifer Jones, Courtney Stuart, Abigail Jones, Mattie Jones, and Paisley Stuart.
In addition to his family, Sandy loved his friends, the church, and being a part of the Lewisburg community for almost 60 years.
The family would like to express their profound appreciation to Sandy’s caregivers including Faye Brown, Stephanie Ames, Francis Booth and Millie Burns. They also are indebted to Diann Hayes, their special friend, for her continuous love and support of Sandy and the family.
Graveside services was held Thursday, May 7, at Greenbrier Memorial Gardens in Lewisburg, where the Rev. Tim Halloran officiated.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home of Lewisburg handled arrangements.
Online condolences are welcomed at www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
Any gifts should be made to Lewisburg United Methodist Church in memory of Sandy Jones.