THE GREENVILE DAILY NEWS

Thursday, January 22, 1920

 

DEATH SUMMONS COL. J.T.C. JONES

Well Known Anderson Man, and Confederate Veteran, Died Tuesday

 

Anderson, Jan. 21 - (Special.)-

Col. J. T. Jones died at his home two miles south of the city Tuesday afternoon from a stroke of apoplexy.  Col. Jones had been in his usual health and was stricken suddenly Sunday.  He was 73 years of age and was married twice, the first wife being Miss Josephine McGee and the second Mrs. Alice Reeves, this last marriage taking place about a year ago.  The children surviving are:  Mrs. F. M. Armstrong of Savannah, Mrs. J. C. Rush of this county, Mrs. F. W. Herndon of Elberton, Ga., J. A. Jones, J. M. Jones, S. A. Jones, C. H. Jones, C. C. Jones, J. S. Jones, A. W. Jones, T. B. Jones, and H. W. Jones, all living in this county.

 

While Col. Jones was not a regular colonel in the Confederacy, his patriotism and his love for the lost cause was so great that he has always been called "colonel."  He never missed a reunion of the veterans and was always a distinguished figure in his Confederate gray uniform, which he wore with much pride.  His record in the Confederate army was the very best.  He entered service in Jenkin's brigade, of which his father was captain.  After serving at the front for some time, he was sent back home to organize a company of young men and was made first lieutenant of this company.  This company went directly to the front and remained until the surrender.

 

Col. Jones also took a prominent part in the redemption of South Carolina from carpetbag rule.  In fact he has always been a man to stand to his duty and to do it regardless of sacrifice.  He has also been a good neighbor and friend, and a man who could be trusted in every way.

The funeral services will be conducted at his home Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.  Camp Stephen D. Lee, U. C. V., of which he was a member, will attend in a body.