Jones, Benny Dale

Benny Dale Jones, 62, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Friday, January 8, 2010, at his residence with his loving family by his side after a short illness. Benny was a loving husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. He departed this life to be with family and friends who have gone before him. His destination is Heaven and he will greet you there. Benny was a graduate of Pulaski County High School, class of 1965. He served in the United States Air Force Security Services in the Vietnam Era as the rank of Sergeant. Benny is preceded in death by his parents, Glendon Lee Jones and Edna Ramsey Jones; and his brothers, Robert L. Jones, Kenneth D. Jones, and Franklin D. Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Lula Bell Jones; and his children, Wilton Cromer (Kim), Tracy Cromer (Vickie), Tina Harvey, Pamela Jones, and Christina Jones. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; his sisters, Linda J. Axon (Jim), of Frankfort, Ky., and Ona R. Anderson, of Pulaski, Va.; brother, Clayton E. Jones, of Pulaski, Va.; a special niece, Tammy Worthington, of Lexington, Ky.; and special friends, Leonard and Doris Tuggle, of Stuart, Va. It was at Benny’s request that there would be no final good-byes at visitation or a funeral service. There will be a celebration of his life 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg, Va., with Pastor Mike Neuse officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Horne Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New River Valley Community Church at 2455 Peppers Ferry Road, NW, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. The Jones family is being served by Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.