Donnie G. Jones, Sr.

Donnie Gene Jones, age 78, of Elizabeth City, NC died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.  Born in Norfolk, VA on April 7, 1944 to the late Sammie Dossie Jones and Roxie Anna Layden Jones, he was the husband of Ann Barnard Jones.  Donnie was a Motor Grader Operator for NC DOT.  A member of Albemarle Antique Power Association, he was the proud owner of 84 antique tractors.

In addition to his wife Ann, he is survived by his children, Janna Jones Critcher (Kevin)of Elizabeth City, NC and Donnie Gene Jones, Jr. (Cerise) of Ayden, NC; a brother, Clyde Palmer of Elizabeth City, NC; and four grandchildren, Tyler Critcher, Kyle Critcher, Madison Jones, and Peyton Jones. He was predeceased by his sisters, Sophie Winslow, Hazel Winslow, Barbara Wade, Billie Rae Smith, and Elsie Jones and a brother, Jimmy Jones.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Twiford Memorial Chapel with Pastor Renee Edwards officiating.  A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel, family will not be present.  There will be a receiving line immediately following the service and the family will receive friends at all other times at the residence.  

Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the Jones family.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.  

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