John Pollard "J.P." Jones, Jr.
03/07/1937 - 07/01/2024
John Pollard Jones Jr. (J.P.) of La Crosse, Virginia died in his home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 87 on the evening of July 1, 2024. He was born on March 7, 1937. J.P. was an avid farmer and a former owner of Jones's variety store. He was a past South Hill Chamber of Commerce president and former Lions Club member. Prior to owning his own business, he had worked for Rose's for 20 years. In high school, in Oxford, North Carolina, he would meet the love of his life, his wife, Yvonne Overton Jones of the home and his sweet heart of 68 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Pollard Jones Sr. and Grace, Sybil Smith Jones; sister Frances Page Nevels, and grandson Robert Bennett Pearce. He is survived by his wife of the home, Yvonne Overton Jones, and three loving daughters Pamelia Tudor (John) of Bracey, Virginia, Lorie Jones-Houghton ( Terence) of Lynn Haven, Florida, Shani Mathews (Charles) of South Hill, Virginia; five wonderful living grandchildren Charles Pearce (Erin) of South Hill, Virginia, Tyler Houghton (fiancé Emily) of Jacksonville, Florida, Caleb Houghton (fiancé Danielle) of Charlotte, North Carolina, Taryn Houghton of Blacksburg, Virginia and Logan Mathews of South Hill, Virginia; three great grandchildren Abigail Pearce, Daisy Chandler (Chris) and Caroline Pearce. And four precious great-great grands, Sadie Marie Pearce, Rian James Brown, Robert Aaron McCord, and Ryleigh Grace Williams. John's memorial service will be at Sardis Church, a place very dear to his heart, at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday July 6, 2024. Following this, a gathering of friends and family will be held at Sardis UMC social hall.
In honor, of John's (J.P.) memory, the family kindly request that instead of flowers, donations be made to the La Crosse Fire Department at 202 Carolina St, La Crosse, VA 23950, American Diabetes Association at P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, American Heart Association at PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692., Masonic Home for Children in Oxford, North Carolina. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews funeral home and Crematory is serving the Jones family.
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Deeply sorry
Dear family so sorry to hear of the passing of JP may you find comfort during this time is sadness .
So sorry to hear about JP. I hope he had a peaceful journey. He was loved and respected by many. A man of integrity. Sending peace and comfort and love.
Friends of Pam and John
We are so sorry for your loss. I have heard so many nice things about your dad. I hope all your wonderful memories will give you comfort during this difficult time. 💜
Friend
Thinking about you and your family. sincere thoughts prayers and love sent to allot you
My deepest sympathies to the family. May God grant you peace thru this time.
Friend
Sending prayers and condolences to the family.He was a wonderful man I remember him when I was a young girl going into his store and him giving me candy.He will greatly be missed by many.
Rest in Peace
Hope my uncle will find much peace. May Aunt Yvonne find some peace and rest in knowing he is in Gods hands. Our sincere condolences and prayers.
My sincere condolences to Mr. Jones’ wife, and daughters, Pam, Laurie, and Shani. May the Lord comfort you during this time.
So sorry to hear of your loss
So sorry to learn of J. P.’s death. May God be with each member of his family in the months ahead without him.
Sincere condolences to all the family.
Mr. Jones was a sweet, sweet man. And I’m
Glad I knew him.