Billy L. “Corky” Jones, age 74, of Hillsboro, passed away on Friday, May 4 at Horizon Health and Rehab Center in Manchester.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Corky was born in Coffee County, TN, the son of the late John Paul Jones and Vennie Medley Jones.
He was retired from J.H. Motors in Houston, TX. Corky served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War era and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He was a member of Manchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his parents, Corky was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Jones and one brother, Paul Truman “Pete” Jones.
He is survived by three children, Shane (Candace) Jones, Cynthia (George) Klosel, and Lisa (Tim) Stewart; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Dara Jones, Carole (John) Logan, and Suzi (Butch) Fish; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Jones family.