Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:22 am

Eston Harold Jones, age 71, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Harold was born July 2, 1953, in Rutherford County, to the late Wallace Jones and Katie Copeland Jones. He was raised at Kistler's Chapel United Methodist Church. Harold graduated from Chase High School, class of 1971.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Jones; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Jones.

Survivors include his brother, Clayton Jones, of Shiloh; nieces and nephews, Cindy Shields (Terry), of Green Creek, Crystal Laughter (Todd), and Brian Jones (Denise), all of Shiloh; great-nieces and great-nephews, Katelynn Jones Harris (Weston), and Ridge Jones (Hannah); and a great-great-nephew, Stetson Clay Harris.

A service from the graveside was held July 1 in the Kistler's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Scott Moneyham officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home, 1881 Big Island Rd., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.