Fred Bascomb Jones
February 19, 1924 ~ December 30, 2020
Born in:
Henderson Co., NC
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailFrederick Bascomb Jones, 96, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at his home in Mills River.
Born February 19, 1924, in Henderson County, he was a son of the late Belton Carmichael Jones and Fannie Emily McCall Jones.
He attended Brevard College before joining the Army Air Corps where he served in the Pacific Theatre as an airplane mechanic during WWII. Following his discharge he attended NC State University under the GI Bill and received his bachelors and masters degrees in Chemical Engineering.
He spent his career in engineering at American Enka Corp., registering several patents while employed. He was an active member of Skyland United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, and member of the Methodist Men, and particularly enjoyed singing in the choir. He also volunteered with the Council on Aging of Henderson County, Meals on Wheels program. Mr. Jones also authored a book about his family’s early years, “Darkness Comes in the Morning”.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Cleo Garner Jones; daughters, Wanda Williams (Roy), Cheryl Janoski (Ken), and Sandy Waldrop (Larry); grandchildren, Scott Williams (Katie), Kimberly Newlin (Kurt), Kelly Terry (Joe) and Hunter Jackson (John); great-grandchildren, Aiden Williams, Court Williams, Kayson Newlin, Kenzie Newlin and Booker Terry; and a niece Suzette Hackett (Ray) and nephew Leonard Barnwell (Jane).
The family would also like to thank his caregiver of the last six months, Kamiah Conley, and his best friend and landscape partner, Charlie Gibson.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Reba Barnwell, Belton Burnon Jones and Hugh Jones, a niece Ann McKinney and a nephew Lawrence Barnwell, Jr.
Private family graveside services will be conducted by the Revs. Joy Moss and James Howell at Calvary Churchyard, Fletcher.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Skyland United Methodist Church, the Council on Aging of Henderson County, Meals on Wheels program, the Henderson County Genealogical and Historical Society, Inc. or the Four Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
I’ll always remember those cold nights with the live Nativity scene at Skyland Church. Fred was a true Friend and I love the family. May God spread His love in your loss.
Dear Cleo,
We are deeply saddened by Fred’s death. In reflecting about him, we have experienced many warm memories of both of you at Skyland United Methodist Church, as well as at others times through the years. You were some of the first people we met at Skyland Methodist after we joined and we admired you then as being among a group of loyal Methodist leaders that formed the backbone of the Church as it experienced dramatic growth. We have felt close to you as friends, although we’ve been apart for the last few years, and extend to you and you family our heart-felt sympathy during this time of sadness and loss.
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, Sandy and Family. Peace and prayers to you all.
My name is Pamela Smith, I am a daughter of Mabel Pace Justus and granddaughter of Spurgeon and Lona Pace. I did not meet Mr. Jones but had met Reba and Ann at McCall reunions. I received a copy of his book ‘Darkness comes in the Morning”, and loved it. I remember in Granddad’s house there hung a picture of Belton Jones and often wondered who he was, finally I asked Granddad and he told me all about him. Mr. Jones’ book gave me and my siblings new insight into our grandparents early life and how special Belton and Fannie were to them. I will regret not meeting Mr. Jones in this l life but hope to have a sit down conversation with him in heaven. God Bless.
Cleo,
May you be surrounded by your loving family during this difficult time. Fred was such a loving husband, father, and interesting man. God Bless!
Dear Jones Family, I was Fred’s administrative assistant in Research at American Enka when I first finished school. The girls were teenagers. He was a gentle, laid back, brilliant man who taught me to learn everything I could. I will always cherish his mentoring. You are in my prayers as you adjust.
I rode my first horse at your farm in Mills River. Very sorry for your loss.
Dear Jones family, I am sad to hear of Fred’s death. He was such a sweet person. I loved his book and my parents were mentioned as they lived with Aunt (great) Fannie for a short time after Belton passed away. I knew and loved Fannie from visiting with my mom. Each member of the family will be in our prayers during your this difficult time. We love you and God Bless
My sincere condolences to the Jones Family.
My heart felt condolences to this special family. Sending love and prayers especially to my dear friend Sandy in this time of loss. <3
Will be keeping the Jones family in my prayers during this sad and difficult time.