Stephen G. Jones, Sr., age 76, passed away at 7:55 pm on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah.

Mr. Jones was a retired Electrician with P&L Railroad. He was of the Baptist faith and was veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the 101st Airborne Division.

Mr. Jones is survived by his wife of 52 years, Christine Adkins Jones; children, Tina Hayes and husband Jeff of Paducah, Stephen Jones, Jr. of Kevil, Eric Jones and wife Jennifer of Paducah and Mitzi Golightly and husband Chris of Paducah; sisters, Mary Hurst of Paducah, Mayme Bryan of Murray, Marilyn Pirtle and husband Bob of Paducah, Myra Wyatt and husband Arlen of Paducah; grandchildren, Zachary Hayes, Trevin Jones, Ryder Jones and Elijah Jones and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall, Sr. and Lucy Hicks Jones; one sister, Margaret Mills and one brother, Marshall Jones, Jr.

Private services for Stephen G. Jones, Sr. will be held at a later date. Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of the arrangements.

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