Chester A. Jones

Birth date: Jul 28, 1927 Death date: Jun 5, 2016

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Chester A. Jones, 88, of Damascus, Virginia passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia. He was born in Ashe County, North Carolina and was a son of the late Emery and Nora Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. He had made his home in Washington County, Virginia most of his life and was a retired farmer and school bus driver for 39 years with the Washington County, Virginia School System. Chester loved playing his guitar and enjoyed hunting. He was a member of Wright's Chapel in Damascus, Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mayme Jones; one daughter, Virginia Pippin and her husband, Glenn, of Glade Spring, Virginia; two sons, Chester Jones, Jr. and Raymond Jones and his wife, Linda, all of Damascus, Virginia; one grandson, Jonathan Pippin of Glade Spring, Virginia; one great grandson, Abel Pippin; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Garrett Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Adams officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, Virginia. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Online condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Jones and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.

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Ellen Price

Chester will truly be missed. All our love to Mayme, Junior, Raymond, and Virginia Ann. We are praying for you. Love Ellen

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Lisa Blevins

in honor of Chester.
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Barara Allison

Spent many wonderful days at their home when I was growing up. Sending prayers for the family.

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Sheriff Newman

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Chester Jones. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

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Glenna Hodgson

in honor of Chester.
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Shelby

in honor of Chester.
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Bill Clarice Armstrong

in honor of Chester.
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Sue Baker

So sorry for your loss. Chester will long be remembered by his many days and years driving the school bus. We always watched him pass our house, morning and evening. Such a quiet kind person and everyone loved him. Thinking about the family and sending prayers.

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Helen Clark

I am so sorry to here about Chester. Just now seeing the notice and know you are in a lot of pain. Chester was always so active and never failed to stop and say a few words when I met him in the grocery store. He will be missed by so many but most especially Mamie, Junior, Raymond and Virginia. My deepest sympathy to all.