Obituary of William Cephus Jones

William Cephus "Jobie" Jones, of Signal Mountain, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at his home surrounded by family. He was the son of the late William Bryan Jones and Mary Dyer Jones and was born in Morganfield Kentucky on February 12, 1924. He was a veteran of World War II serving in Europe during the Normandy Campaign. He retired from the US Army receiving numerous medals and letters of commendation. He served with the 101st and 82nd airborne divisions. During his retirement years, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and walking and riding his four wheeler in the Horseshoe. He had a woodshop where he designed and built porch swings and chairs for family and friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene Bryan Jones and John Wesley Jones; his sisters Mary Sue Poole, Lillian Ruth Standefer, Myrna Ann Young and Maxine Francis. Survivors include his wife, Roberta Hall Jones; two daughters Yonna Renee Jones and Melanie Jones (Greg) Lowery of Signal Mountain; son Jobie Lebron (Terri) Jones of Ringgold, GA.; Three grandchildren, Julia Cauline Jones of Athens, GA., Bryan Thomas Jones of Signal Mountain and Madison Lynn Lowery of Signal Mountain. He is also survived by his sister Mozella Morgan and several nieces and nephews. We would like to sincerely thank all of the physicians and their staff for our father's care through the years; Drs. Stanko, Berglund, Fisher, Sprouse, Poole and Goodman. Our appreciation to Dr. Deanna Duncan and the staff of Hospice of Chattanooga for providing care and support during his final days. The family also appreciates the support from our extended family and our many friends. There will be no visitation or services at the funeral home. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. EST. Interment will be at the Chattanooga National Cemetery near his brother Johnie. Memorial contributions may be made to the National D-Day Memorial, P.O. Box 77, Bedford, VA 24523 or the Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416. Arrangements by Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap, TN.