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John Jones, champion of youth, dies
Published Saturday, November 28, 2009
John Jones, a champion of Shelby County youth, has died.
Jones, whose passion for agriculture and community served his county for decades, passed away on Friday night, said his son, Jeff.
It was his 77th birthday.
“He had watched the ballgame and mother said he fussed and fussed, but wasn’t too bad. He loved Auburn,” Jeff said. “She went to take a shower — they were going to eat some wings — and when she got back he was lying on the bed.”
Paramedics attempted to revive him and transported him to Shelby Baptist Medical Center, but he did not make it to the hospital, he said.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Jones was a tireless advocate of the Shelby County Fair and raised many tens of thousands of dollars for education during his years of service.
“The award-winning fair would neither have existed nor thrived as it does without Mr. Jones vision and leadership,” said Tim Prince, president and publisher of Shelby County Newspapers Inc. “This is a huge loss for his family and our community.”
Jones was an extension agent for many years and worked at the Alabama 4-H Center for several years following his retirement from the extension service.
Jones was also active Kiwanis Club member.
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Posted by johnnyjones (anonymous) on November 28, 2009 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
John will be missed by all, his boundless energy and dedication will be impossible to replace. He is a true example of a servant to his fellow man. The children's lives touched by him are too numerous to count, many are grown now but John's positive impact to their lives will never be forgotten. Our sincere condolences go out to Jane and his entire family, may he rest in peace.
Johnny
Posted by dougjennings (anonymous) on November 28, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mr. John Jones was a big part of my life in the school days
not only has the best 4-h leader anyone could have but also has someone who helped me become the man i am today. I know for a fact he touched so many people the same way. Mr. Jones was there for me at all the fairs i went to with the calves i was showing he was there when i won first place in Mississippi he just showed up there and said i would not miss this for the world. Talk about making you feel special my family was not even there. Wow i could go on and on there are so many things he did over the years in my life. Mrs. Jones think you for sharing him with so many young people over the years. Jeff, Kenneth and Kevin
my thoughts and prayers are with you. You had the greatest dad ever. Love ya Doug Jennings
Posted by boobama (anonymous) on November 28, 2009 at 10:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
An absolute great Man. My prayers go out to the family.
WAR EAGLE MR JONES!
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