Obituaries

Mr. Herbert Leigh Jones

Herbert Leigh Jones, age 86 of South Hill, Virginia died peacefully in South Hill, Virginia on June 20,2023 with his daughters by his side. Herbert Leigh was born on June 2, 1937 at Stuart Circle Hospital, Richmond Virginia to Clifton Davis and Lula Rosebud Jones. He grew up in La Crosse, Virginia and was the Valediction of La Crosse High School, class of 1954. He was an honor graduate of Bluefield College, class of 1956. He received his BS in business administration from the University of Richmond in 1958. He began his career with People’s Life Insurance shortly after graduation and was promoted to agency manager in 1974. He retired after 34 years with the company at age 55. Herbert Leigh served in the Army Reserves, Company C, First Battalion, May 1961, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He served 5 years. Gave up bachelorhood and married the love of his life, Ann Williams on April 21, 1968. They enjoyed a full life of company trips including Bermuda, San Fransisco, New Orleans to name a few. Herbert Leigh and Ann enjoyed spending time with their family, including beach trips, holiday gatherings, as well as various other life celebrations. Herbert Leigh was an avid reader, list maker and golf lover. He also enjoyed gardening, spending time with family and attending First Baptist Church. He served as a Sunday School teacher and Deacon for many years. Herbert Leigh is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Lucy (Curt) of South Hill and Mary Kathryn Chaney (Lee) of Richmond, Va. Grandchildren, Lindsey Grace Lucy (Dallas), Claire Lucy, Ivey Chaney, and Ann Kathryn Chaney. Siblings, Christine J. Ferguson (George) of Bracey, Va., Ronald E. Jones (Mary Iva) of Richmond, Va. Many nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as a special aunt, Alice J. Wright. Herbert Leigh was predeceased by wife and best friend Ann W. Jones on January 3, 2019. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in South Hill, Va. with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Herbert Leigh’s memory to First Baptist Church, South Hill, Va. The family would like to thank family and friends who supported him since the passing of his wife. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Jones family.