MANNING, SC – Theodore A. “Ted” Jones Jr., 85, husband of Debra Gosselin Jones, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at Palmetto Heart Health Hospital in Columbia.
Born May 3, 1924, in Malden, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Theodore A. and Belle Hansen Jones Sr. He was a retired machinist and security guard, a United States Navy veteran of WWII, a member of Viet Nam Veterans of America, the National Rifle Association, and the Hopedale Pistol and Rifle Club of Massachusetts, and was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of Manning, are two sons, Theodore Michael Jones of California, and Steven Jones of Manning; a daughter, Marlaina Alker of Manning; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Marie Gosselin of Massachusetts; a nephew, Raymond Moulton of Massachusetts; adopted son and caregiver, Warren Pillsbury of Manning; and precious baby, Pixie Boo.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2010, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning, with the Rev. William Kevin Cribb officiating.
Interment was at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010, in the Florence National Cemetery, Florence, SC. To view a video tribute:Click Here
CONDOLENCES
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I did enjoy getting to talk to him about the crop I was growing on his land and his awesome array of guns and ammo. He always had something new to show me about guns everytime I stopped by. He will be missed.
From: J Eaddy
My thoughts are with you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.May God Bless you. Elaine Gumlak
From: Elaine Gumlak (Jerry\\\'s spouse)
So sorry for your loss. Ted was a great person, friend and teacher. I learned from him with every conversation we had these past few years and even before that in MA. He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
From: Jerry B.
Ted was a unique man and a good friend to my Dad. They spent many years as co-workers and friends talking about history, firearms and patriotism. I was always impressed by Ted's knowledge and spirit. I will always be grateful for the friendship he had with my father and that he extended to me. I'll miss him and his patriotic spirit. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
From: Peter Ignatovich
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Ted. He was a good friend, always willing to share his knowlegde of guns, ammo, the U.S. Constitution and his thoughts on local politics. He was willing to help out whenever he could, whether here in Medway or by phone from the south. He was much appreciated and will be missed. Ron D.
From: Ron Dapsauski
Steven, and Family, We are thinking of you and you family and keeping you in our thoughts, and prayers. keep your memoires fresh always in your heart and mind of the time and years you spent with your father, because they are priceless. Please let us know if we can do anything for you or your family. we will see you when you get back to work.
your MPS Family,
Janet, Deloris, Audrey, Janice, and Barbara
