Thursday, March 16, 2017 7:49 am

Billy Queen Jones, 82, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late James Jones and Myrtle Queen Brown. Bill was a retired crane operator for Duke Power.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Anna Sue Powell Jones of the home; son Bobby Jones of Gaffney, SC; daughter, Teresa Bird of Ellenboro; stepson Wayne Lewis and wife Karen of Forest City; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; sister, Jean Smith and husband Clyde of Forest City. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by three sisters, Mabel Mayn, Louise Walker and Joyce Norville.

Funeral services were held at Crowe's Mortuary with Sandra Norris officiating. Interment held in Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.