Orville Ray Jones, Jr. “BJ”, 54 of Kenna, WV went home to be with Jesus at the Hubbard Hospice House on August 24, 2023, with family and angels by his side, after a short illness.
BJ was born August 17, 1969, in Lorain, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville Ray and Beulah Burdette Jones.
BJ is survived by his three children, Owen Jones (Brittany) of Eleanor, Abbigail Jones of Maysel and Alice Jones of Maysel; sisters, Becky Barnard (Toby) of Bridgeport, Tammy Kinder (Marty) of Sissonville, Barbara Smith (Ray) of Hurricane; grandchildren, Paisleigh Jones and Gentry Jones; nephews, Jeremey Barnard (Cynthia), Randy LeMaster (Leanna), Mark Boggess; nieces, Sarah Sell (Rickey), Nikki Hilbert; great nephews, Easton Barnard, Mason Sell, Max Sell; great niece, Maddie Sell.
BJ went into the United States Air Force after graduating from Ripley High School in 1987. In the Air Force, he served in Alconbury, England as a Munitions System Specialist.
BJ worked for the Laborers’ LIUNA Local 1353 Union in Charleston for many years.
He enjoyed cooking, sewing, hunting, fixing things and helping other people, most of all he loved telling stories.
In keeping with his wishes, there will not be a service. Memorial donations can be sent to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd, W., Charleston, WV 25312.
Thanks to Dr. Steven Mandish and Sharon and Dr. Justin Cohen at the Cancer Center. Thanks to Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.
Special thanks to Angela Slater-Atkins for being there for BJ and leading him to the Lord. We are forever grateful.
Good bye my dear nephew BJ,
Sorry I didn’t get to hug you and tell you “I love you”
We’ll see you in heaven some day not to far off, and we want
to hear more of your sweet story telling.
We love you,
Aunt Nancy, Ricky, Cheryl, Susan, and Stewart
your cousins.
Always on my mind…
Forever in my heart…
Loved beyond words…
Missed beyond measure…
I love you my BB
BJ was always one of my favorite people in high school. Hearing of his passing has sadden my heart. My family and I send our deepest sympathy. You all are in our prayers. Fly High BJ!!! You will be missed. Clarissa The Carney Family… Bill, Clarissa, Nikki and Alannah