Mr. Thomas Eugene Jones

Thomas Eugene Jones, age 77, passed away on August 22, 2023. He was born on August 23,1945, in Cabarrus County to the late Joe Jones and Repzeal Mobley Jones. He graduated from Unity High School in Statesville, North Carolina in 1964. He pursued further education in Small Engine Technology at Rowan Cabarrus Community College. During his career, he spent 22 years employed with Bendix Heavy Vehicle System Group and later retired from Freight Liner Trucking Company after a decade of service. He also worked as a self-employed small engine repairman for several years. At the early age of 13, he became a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Kannapolis, North Carolina, where he remained dedicated throughout his life. He served in various capacities including the Usher Board, Superintendent of Sunday School since 1979, Adult Sunday School Teacher, Trustee Board and eventually became a Deacon in 1978. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Jones; his sister, Truly B. Jones McDowell; his brothers, Joseph Williams Jones and James Thomas Jones; a half-brother, Bobby Williams and grandsons, Brooklyn Anthony Paige Jones and Antonio Alexander. He is survived by his son Anthony Eugene Jones (Rachel) of Salisbury, North Carolina; a daughter, Tinita Jones Wallace (Reuben) of Mooresville, North Carolina; two sisters, Mary Jones Patterson of Bronx, New York, and Martha Jones Scott (Lester) of Salisbury, North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Mary Cowan Jones of Troutman, North Carolina; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Service: Tuesday, August 29, 2023, with visitation at 12:30 p.m. followed by service at 1 p.m., Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 6270 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081. Interment will be in Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Boone-Carroll Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the Jones family. Online condolences may be sent to boone-carrollfh.com. Family first viewing, Monday 12 Noon; public viewing Monday 1 pm-6 pm. Previous Events Visitation AUG 29. 12:30 PM (ET) Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 6270 Pleasant Grove Church Road Kannapolis, NC 28081 Service AUG 29. 1:00 PM (ET) Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 6270 Pleasant Grove Church Road Kannapolis, NC 28081 Interment AUG 29. 3:00 PM (ET) Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church Cemetery 435 Carson Road Cleveland, NC 27013