Don Astor Jones, 82

Don Astor Jones, 82, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Born December 11, 1941, Don was the only son of the late Vernon Jones and Marie Blanton Jones. For a decade Don served as a counselor at a men's camp at the Outer Banks. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Gaffney, SC and formerly an Army Ranger assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Linda Hamrick Jones; a sister, Gay Jones; and a son, Jeffery Jones.

Don is survived by daughters Scotti Jones Lamutt (David) and Loren Jones Lail (McLane) and sons Justin Jones and Anthony Lloyd (Kelly), ten grandchildren, one great grandchild, as well as various "adopted" sons and daughters, who knew him as "Papa Don."

A graveside service was held November 9 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Ray St. John officiating. A memorial service will be held November 17, 3pm, at Trinity Baptist Church, 907 East O'Neal St., Gaffney, SC.

Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Box 1792, Gaffney, SC 29342.

Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.