Fulton Jethro Jones, 81 of Smithfield passed away May 23, 2015, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Mr. Jones was the son of the late William Luther and Lena Dees Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Edith S. Jones.

He lived his life for the Lord, Jesus Christ and was a faithful member and Elder of his Church, Rescue Evangelical Friends for over 50 fifty years. Mr. Jones worked at Newport News Shipbuilding for 19 years, afterwards he with his wife founded and opened their own business Smithfield Sheet Metal in 1969, where they retired in 2000.

He is survived by his children: Travis Jones, Kathy Brock (Garland), Sharon Foster (Mike), Brian Jones, Bev Dooley (Bill), Dennis Jones (Dee); nine grandchildren Melissa, Sara, Leslie, Crystal, Brad, Katie, Lacey, Justin, Oscar; eight great grandchildren; his sister Virginia Partington of Sanford, NC; and his faithful dog, Sandy Sue. Mr. Jones was pre-deceased by seven brothers. The family would like to thank Lou Sallaz for her loving care and support.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 26 in Riverview United Methodist Church, Rescue at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Meadowbrook Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will receive friends on Monday May 25 from 6:30 – 8 p.m at Parr Funeral Home, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers the family request donation be made in Mr. Jones memory to Rescue Friends Church, P O Box 87, Rescue, VA 23424. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com