Alvin "Bill" Parker Jones

Alvin “Bill” Parker Jones, age 72, of Taylorsville died after a brief illness on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Gordon’s Hospice House. He is forever home with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ and we know we will see him again one day on the other side. Bill was born on November 10, 1945 in Avery County, the son of the late Wilburn Clarence and Margie Lee Harmon Jones. Before retirement, he worked as a Supervisor for Schneider Mills for 46 years. Bill was a member at Emerald Baptist Church and loved his family dearly, especially his wife Bernice and spending time with her at the house. He also enjoyed working outside and watching Nascar. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He will truly be missed but will forever be in our hearts. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant brother.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 53 years Mildred “Bernice” Palmer Jones of the home; son Tod Jones & wife Katrina of Taylorsville; daughters Tammy Earp & husband Bradley of Hiddenite and Amanda Moose & husband David of Taylorsville; six grandchildren Kaitlyn Page & fiancé Justin Schronce, Nathan Earp & wife Emily, and Matthew Earp all of Hiddenite; and Addison, Chloe, & Samuel Moose of Taylorsville; and one sister Geraldine Hatton and husband Herman.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm at Little River Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Neil George and Rev. Jeff Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Taylorsville City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Donnie Pennell, Eric Foxx, Brandon Foxx, Nathan Earp, Justin Schronce, Michael Guion, and Eric Hays.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Iredell at 2347 Simonton Rd; Statesville, NC 28625 or to the American Cancer Society at 1901 Brunswick Ave #100, Charlotte, NC 28207.