Willis E. Jones Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Willis E. Jones Jr. in Columbia, Tennessee, who passed away on September 15, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willis Edgar Jones, Sr. and Gladys Eskew Jones; his wife Donna Faye Wantland Jones; and his sisters, Jane Anne Perkey of Louisville, KY and Shirl Coleman of Orlando, FL.

He is survived by: his children, Willis Jones III (Kim) of Brentwood, Tracyann Benefield (Steve) of Murfreesboro and Forrest Jones (Dana) of Murfreesboro; his grandsons, Willis Jones IV (Valerie) of Brentwood, Jackson Jones of Brentwood, Blake Benefield (Cori) of Murfreesboro, Hunter Jones (Abby) of Murfreesboro, Andrew Benefield (Lexi) of Murfreesboro, Alex Jones of Murfreesboro and Addison Jones of Murfreesboro; and his great grandchildren, Collins Bell Benefield, Blair Harper Benefield, Hattie Grace Benefield of Murfreesboro, Willis Edgar Jones V of Brentwood and Andrew Jones Benefield II of Murfreesboro. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Williamsport Cemetery, c/o Jim Moore, 3617 Craig Bridge Rd., Williamsport, TN 38487.