Kenneth Dale Jones Sr., 63, a longtime resident of Granville County passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Duke Medical Center in Durham.

He was a native of Wake County and was the son of the late Ruby Gooch. Kenneth was of the Baptist Faith and worked in construction most of his life. He loved fishing and golf and his Dog J.J.

Memorial services will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday May 9, 2018 at Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. prior to the Memorial Service at the funeral home.

Surviving are his finance’, Patricia Autrey Garcia of Creedmoor; two sons, Kenneth Dale Jones, Jr. (Beth) of Franklinton, Anthony Williams Jones (Lisa) of Wilson; daughter-in-law, Christie Lewis (Tony) of Franklinton; step son, Matthew Cooke (Vanessa), five sisters, three brothers and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Granville County Animal Shelter, 5650 Cornwall Rd. Oxford, NC 27565.