Thomas "Dwight" Jones

Mr. Thomas Dewey Jones better known as "Dwight" age 78, of Lansing, NC died on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Jones was born on July 21, 1931 in Ashe, NC to the late Calvin and Bessie Jones. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by Brothers, Ray Jones, Elbert Jones, and Walbert Jones. Mr. Jones was a member of the West Jefferson Church of Christ. He worker as a construction foreman for Ernie Carpenter construction and as a driver for Ashe County Transportation Authority. He enjoyed being "Paw Tom" to his "kids", Tulsa and Jolie. He enjoyed working on the farm. In his younger years, he loved to rollerskate with his wife.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Minister Tim Canup, Minister Jimmy Canup, and Minister Jonnie Hutchison. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.  Mr. Jones is survived by: Wife, Della Cornett Jones, Sister - Elsie Taylor of Jefferson, Brother - John Jones of Greensboro, Special Niece - Karen Adams Tuttle of Lansing, Special Nephew - Keith Adams of Pittsboro, NC, great nephew - Tulsa Howell great niece - Jolie Tuttle , also surviving are several other nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Jefferson Church of Christ, 221 Barnett Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694.  The family respectfully requests no food please. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Jones' arrangements.