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In Loving Memory Of
Ernest (Ernie) Jones
December 31, 1923—November 7, 2019
Life & Legacy
Ernest Calvin Jones (Ernie), age 95, died Nov. 7, 2019, of natural causes. He was born Dec. 31, 1923, in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, to Calvin and Ada Jones. He married Love Nixon, on Mar. 10, 1945, later divorced, Judith Newsome, on Jun. 21, 1979, later divorced, and Judy Rawlings on Oct. 16, 1996.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Rawlings Jones, four children, three stepchildren, 20 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren. Ernest served in the Army Air Corps as a fighter pilot in World War II, and worked at different times as a shipbuilder, machinist, restaurant owner, aircraft factory worker, and civilian pilot. Throughout his numerous career ventures, his love of flying persisted, and he kept returning to flying corporate airplanes. Ernest lived most of his life in North Carolina and Virginia, moving to Grantsville, Utah, in 2006.
Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 410 Shelley Lane, Grantsville, Wednesday, Nov. 13, with a viewing beginning at 10 a.m., followed by his funeral at 11 a.m. Interment will be at the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park, 17111 1700 West, Bluffdale.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Rawlings Jones, four children, three stepchildren, 20 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren. Ernest served in the Army Air Corps as a fighter pilot in World War II, and worked at different times as a shipbuilder, machinist, restaurant owner, aircraft factory worker, and civilian pilot. Throughout his numerous career ventures, his love of flying persisted, and he kept returning to flying corporate airplanes. Ernest lived most of his life in North Carolina and Virginia, moving to Grantsville, Utah, in 2006.
Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 410 Shelley Lane, Grantsville, Wednesday, Nov. 13, with a viewing beginning at 10 a.m., followed by his funeral at 11 a.m. Interment will be at the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park, 17111 1700 West, Bluffdale.
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
Arthur Gregory
Saddened to hear of Ernie’s passing. I worked for Ernie in 1986 when he ran the Jackson County Airport in Cullowhee NC. I think of him every time I see a Cessna.
Dec 17, 2024
Amelia Ferren
Ernie taught my dad how to fly. He was such an inspiration to me growing up. I know currently the Jackson county airport is trying to do a tribute to him. Does anyone have good pictures for a tribute?
Nov 2, 2024
Mike Beale
I met Ernie in 1968 when I started taking flying lessons in 1968. He was a wonderful instructor and great stick and rudder pilot. Always a smile and a story. Ive only seen him once in the last many years but I do think of him often.
Nov 14, 2019
Anonymous
Ernie taught me to fly and I will always treasure the time and knowledge he gave to me. His stories will never be forgotten. Miss you buddy!Josh Drake
Nov 12, 2019
Shawnee Fischer Christensen
Oh Judy its been a while since we lived behind you in Grantsville. How I loved to see you two together at church. I know how hard it is to loose our one and only. May the love of our Heavenly Father be with you and your family. Love Shawnee Fischer Christensen
Nov 8, 2019