Everett William Jones of Monticello, Kentucky was born on August 8, 1933, in McCreary County, Kentucky. Reaching the age of 91, passed from this life and went to be with the Lord and Master on August 29, 2024, at his home. He was the son of Ollie Bell Watson Jones and Charles Ephrin Jones, stepmother, Edith Koger Jones, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by eight brothers: Wilburn, Robert, James, Roy, Zeke, Albert, and Delbert Jones, and Othel Vaughn and seven sisters: Lexie Worley, Greddle Dobbs, Gertie Jones, Christine Jones, Marry Jones, Earlie Moore and Julie Masters. Those surviving were one brother, Clearnce Jones and five sisters, Elene Watson, Bonnie Gregory, Maybell Gregory, Magalene Kidd and Betty Jo Vaughn.

He was united in marriage to Lucille Koger Jones on May 10, 1960, who preceded him in death. To this 61 year union there were three sons:  Daniel "Danny" William Jones, (Karla), Michael Gene Jones (Amanda), and Ricky Lee Jones (who preceded him in death as an infant); four daughters, Brenda Lou Coffey, Melissa Bridgeman Gunter (husband, Pete) and Nancy Marie Morrow (Tony), and Linda Jones Byrd.

Also, there was 15 grandchildren, Lance Coffey, Adam Coffey, Jenny Bruss, Brandi Wallace, Charles Yancy, Kalissa Gregory, Christy Thurman, Lucy Roberts, Jonathan Jones, Roger Jones, Corey Jones, Megan Jones Crabtree, Ricky Sager, Jessica Spradlin, and Adam Swager; also 27 great grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. He has left behind several loved nieces and nephews.

He was a loving, caring and devoted husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and dear friend to many who knew him, who will be dearly missed.

He gave his life to the Lord and Jesus Christ in 1946 and became a faithful and long-time member of over forty years at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 35 years. He later moved his membership to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, where he remained until his health did not allow him to attend. Everett devoted his life to the Lord, his wife and family, although he is gone from our presence, he will remain in our hearts forever.

He was a carpenter who built houses for almost 40 years, he loved being outside and was a beekeeper who loved to keep beehives and collect honey.  He was always there to lend a helping hand; he was one of a kind. If he was here, he would say do not cry for me even though I am gone from your sight, because I have entered into rest, where there is no more pain, no more suffering. I will live on in your heart. I am at peace, my soul is resting, no need for tears, because with your love I was blessed.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 4, 20204, after 5 pm at Cedar Grove Baptist Church.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 2 pm at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.