Loran David JONES Sr.
- Born: 2 Jul 1948, Lawton, Fayette Co., WV 4401,4403
- Marriage: Cynthia Malana "Lanie" DONELOW on 6 Feb 1970 in Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co., WV 3650
- Died: 22 Jul 2014, Maplewood, Fayette Co., WV at age 66 4403
- Buried: 26 Jul 2014, Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville, Greenbrier Co., WV 4403
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Wallace and Wallace Funeral Chapels, Online Obituaries, 23 Jul 2014
Loran David Jones, Sr.
Jul. 2, 1948 - Jul. 22, 2014
On Tuesday July 22, 2014 . Loran was doing what he loved, working on vehicles. In the blink of an eye our world was turned upside down. A husband, dad, grandfather and friend was taken in a tragic accident. Our loss is certainly heaven's gain.
Loran was a retired UMWA employee working as an electrician. He was a pillar of strength in the neighborhood helping everyone with any problem that they had. He was a cub master of Pack 170, Danese/Meadow Bridge area, an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved spending family time hunting, fishing and riding four wheelers.
Most importantly he was a devout Christian, attending the House of Prayer Apostolic Church in Charmco, WV where he served as the interim pastor. He dearly loved leading people to the Lord. He believed that you preach your own funeral by the life you lived .
Born on July 2, 1948 in Lawton, WV to parents Harry and Louise Jones. Preceding him in death were his oldest son Loran D. Jones, Jr, brothers, Pete and Harry, Jr. and sister Gladys.
Survivors include his beloved wife and soul mate of 44 years Cynthia "Lanie" Jones, 2 sons, Master Chief, Master Diver, Kevin Jones and wife Laura of Moyock, NC and Jason Jones and wife April of Summersville, WV. Grandchildren, Allison Kuhn, Seth David Allen Jones, Kaitlyn Jones, Victoria Kuhn, Alyssa Bounds, Adrienne Bounds, Addison Bounds, Colt Loran Daniel Jones and Case Christian Jones. His mother in law Juanita Donelow of Maplewood 4 sisters-in- law, Thelma Shumate and husband Joel, Lynda Chrisman and husband David, Sue Jones, and Pat Jones and a dear aunt Edna Viers of Ronceverte, and several nieces and nephews.
Wallace and Wallace of Rainelle, WV is in charge of arrangements. Viewing will be on Friday July 25, 2014 from 5:00 to 6:00 for family and 6:00 until 9:00 for friends at the House of Prayer, Charmco, WV. Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 26, 2014 at 11am at the same location with Rev. David Chrisman and Rev. Chad Smailes officiating with a burial to follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville.
West Virginia Illustrated, 22 Jul 2014
http://www.wvillustrated.com/story/26084877/man-dies-after-truck-falls-on-him-in-fayette-county
Man dies after truck falls on him in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY - The Fayette County Sheriff's Department is investigating a death that happened in the Maplewood area. Loran Jones, age 66, of Danese was killed in what Deputies said is an apparent accident Tuesday afternoon (7/22).
According to a press release from Fayette County Sheriff Steve Kessler, Jones had apparently been working on a truck that was elevated on blocks when the jacks shifted and the vehicle fell onto him, pinning him underneath the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The initial investigation indicates that this was just a tragic accident," said Sheriff Kessler. "This accident does not appear to be drug or alcohol related and there is no indication of foul play at this time." This incident remains under investigation by Sergeant J.R. McMullen of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
Loran married Cynthia Malana "Lanie" DONELOW on 6 Feb 1970 in Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co., WV.3650
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