Gary Clayton Jones, 76, of Princeton, died peacefully Wednesday evening, October 14, 2026, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley WV

Born June 3, 1950, in Roanoke Virginia, he was the son of the late Clayton Jones & Betty White Jones.

Gary graduated from Oakvale High School and retired from Pepsi Cola Bottling in Princeton with over 52 years of service. Gary was of the Church of Christ faith. While his health allowed, he enjoyed coon hunting, roller skating, traveling, but most of all, he was an avid Princeton Tiger’s football fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by two siblings, Jerry Jones & Dennis Jones, and his longtime four-legged buddy, his dog Turkey.

Survivors include his three daughters, Tammy Jones, Christie Marion, Isabella Johnson & husband Jakob. Five grandchildren, Sean Gunnoe, Dominick Collins, Chloe Dixon, Jacob Dixon II and Maci Johnson, 2 great grandchildren, Zianna Gunnoe & Sebastian Gunnoe. Two siblings, Rosemary Whittaker & Glen Jones.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 19, 2026, in the Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton with Gary Durham, who is officiating. Following his services, he will be cremated, an inurnment in the White Family Cemetery near Princeton will be held at a later date. Friends may visit with the family Monday from 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.memorialfd.com