Scotty Lee Jones, age 24, of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 31, 1993 in South Carolina to Matthew "Matt" Hayes and Elizabeth "Liz" Jones Cribb. Scotty worked as a lineman for the City of Statesville Electric Utilities and attended Life of Victory Church. He loved being outdoors and spending time with his kids. Scotty also liked to watch lawn mower racing and going camping and fishing. Along with his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his wife: Emily McKinney Jones; children: Brooklyn & Mason Jones; and brother Bubba Cribb.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Shining Light Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Cotheran and Pastor Timothy Sipe officiating. Pallbearers will be Shawn Teague, Jacob Gullett, T.J. Norton, Dustin Pennell, Matt Hayes, Justin Johnson, and Russ Lederer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Scotty Jones Memorial Fund at Po Box 40; Taylorsville, NC 28681.