Raoul Bullard Jones
April 24, 1929 ~ January 3, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Raoul B. Jones, 73, of Asheville, died Friday, January 3, 2003, after an extended illness.
Mr. Jones was a son of the late Rowland J. and Estelle B. Jones. He attended NC State University where he received a Civil Engineering Degree. He served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps and retired in 1993 from Champion International Corporation. He was an active member of West Asheville Presbyterian Church serving as an elder, Sunday School teacher and on other committees. He was also a member of the Wolfpack Club, a former member of the Civitan Club and the Engineers Society of WNC.
Mr. Jones is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Gillespie Jones; a son, Michael Jones and his wife Paula of Lewisville, NC; a daughter, Cindy Boulden of Asheville; a sister Gena Owensby and her husband Bob of Asheville; two grandchildren, Brandi and Nicholas Jones of Lewisville and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Reverend Dennis Jackson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Odyssey 2003 Fund of the West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806 or to Mountain Area Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Mary Lou, we were so sorry to hear about Raoul’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love, Don and Gladys
Dear Mary Lou and family,
You have been in my thoughts many times since we were neighbors on Carrier so many years ago. You were such good friends and neighbors. It’s hard to believe that Raoul is gone now and I offer my sincere condolences. I will always have memories of our good times together.
With my love and prayers,
Mary Ann
Mary Lou, I am sorry to learn about Raoul. I have very fond memories of our years working together. Our Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Mary Lou and family,
We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Just remember this: Christians never have to say good-bye for the last time. Much love.
To the family of Raoul Jones-
When I was a young engineer with Champion trying to understand how to build projects, Raoul was always helpul and supportive. It was a real pleasure working with and having known Raoul. Please accept my sincere regrets on your loss and be assured that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carroll Jones
I AM PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN MEN LIKE RAOUL. WE WORKED ON THE REBUILD OF THE CANTON MILL IN THE 90’S TOGETHER. HE WAS A KIND AND SUPPORTIVE FRIEND. I PRAY GOD’S PRESENCE WILL BE FELT IN THIS GREAT LOSS.
GARY AND PATTY LINDSEY
Jayne and I want to express our sorrow on your loss.It was a pleasure to know Raoul.If we can be any help to you, please feel free to call on us.
Herb & Jayne Gallinger
Mary Lou and Family, We have known Raoul since he was a member of the Youth Fellowship at the First Presbyterian Church. He was always the same, smiling, friendly, and very gentle person projecting an inner peace with himself and the world. He will be missed. Our only comfort comes from Faith in the Sovereignty of our Lord and the manifested concern of caring friends. Please know we are thinking of you and your family at this time. Zunita and Joe Clark
We are very sorry that Raoul passed on. Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. We are always here for you; if there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Dear Mary Lou & family,
My thoughts will continue to be with you at this time.
I have a Lee H. Edwards High School Annual ‘ The HILLBILLY 1945 ‘ and Raoul is listed on the 1944 Football Roster as a Back 5′ 9’ at 146 pounds. The Annual belonged to my younger brother, Bobby.
Dear Mary Lou and family,
You have been in my thoughts so many times through the years since being neighbors on Carrier St.I am so sorry to hear of Raoul’s passing. You were such good friends to Grant and me. I will be thinking of you in the days ahead,with my love and prayers.
Mary Ann Williams
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary and all of Raoul’s family at this time.
John and Anna