Chester A. Jones

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.Read Obituary