Wednesday, March 4, 2026 11:24 am

Druary P. Jones, age 87 of Ellenboro died Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Druary was born September 5, 1938, in Ellenboro, NC.

Druary was a founding member of the Ellenboro Fire Department and a founding member of the North Carolina Crime Control, Rutherford County. He was the owner and operator of Jones Wrecker Service and a former Mechanic and Equipment Operator for Sisk Grading.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Jones Shell, his daughter, Karen Jones Keeter, his son, Keith Jones, great-grandson, Camden Roland and an infant son, Michael Wayne Jones.

Druary was married for 64 years to Frances Martin Jones.

Survivors also include his sons, Scott Jones, Mike Jones and wife DeAnna, his daughter, Linda Kay Roland, 13 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held February 28 at Bethel Baptist Church in Ellenboro with Rev. Paul Scott and Rev. Jerry Ruppe officiating. Interment with Firefighter Honors followed in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in his memory to Ellenboro Fire Department Building Fund, 175 Depot St., Ellenboro, NC 28040.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.