Johnny Mack Jones, age 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Valley Nursing Center. He was born September 18, 1947 in Caldwell County, the son of the late Booker T. Jones Sr. and Iana Ferguson Jones.
He began his career driving a truck for Histrand Chemicals and later for I.F.H. for 15 years until he retired. He was of the Baptist faith.
Johnny loved Carolina Tarheels, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Braves and Nascar racing. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren.
Including his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Salley; a brother, David Jones; a grand-daughter, Jamica Jones; and two step children, Tommy Teague and Terisa Smith.
Those left to cherish and honor his memories include: his wife, Creola Teague Jones; his daughters, Ava Setzer of Greensboro, and Anitra Jones of Statesville; a son, Jae Jones of Clemmons; four step children, Marvin Smith (Ingrid), Melissa Lackey (Gary), Bradley Smith, James Douglas Teague (Marilyn); eight grand-children; four great grand-children; sisters, Ann Ferguson of Mocksville, Nancy Ferguson of Brooklyn, N.Y., Marilyn Patterson of Lenoir, and Mamie Dooley of Lenoir; a brother, Booker T. Jones Jr. of Taylorsville; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, November 12, 2023 in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Elliot Boston and Rev. Anthony Carter will officiate.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.
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