Jones, Donnie Ray

Donnie Ray Jones, age 67 of Roanoke passed away Thursday – February 19, 2015 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long struggle with cancer. Born February 15, 1948 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Richard Lee Jones and Virginia Mae Branch Jones and sisters; Charlotte Jones Saunders and Thelma Mae Jones also preceded him in death. Donnie was retired from the RAAP.

He is survived by his

Partner of 45 years James V. Thomason – Roanoke

Sisters Agnes Barlow – Pulaski Peggy Jackson – Pulaski Shirley Hall – Pulaski

Brothers Johnny Robert Jones – Barren Springs Bobby Douglas Jones – Pulaski Tommy & Joyce Jones – Pulaski Jackie & Charlotte – Pulaski

Many nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday at the Bower Funeral Chapel-Pulaski with the Rev. Johnny Howlett & Rev. Danny McGlothlin officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery – Pulaski. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday evening at the Funeral Home. To send the family online condolences, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Chapels – Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.