William Victor Jones, 92, of Beaumont died January 5, 2005 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Born in Groveton, Texas and a resident of the area since 1932 he worked as a salesman for Phelan Company. He also served in the United States Army during World War II. William will always be remembered for playing crossword puzzles, spoiling his grandchildren and his family. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Constance “Connie” Jones of Beaumont; daughter, Judy Jones Humphrey and her husband Don of Beaumont; grandchildren, Kelly Jones and her husband Peter of Beaumont, Jana Watson and her husband David of Nacogdoches, James William”Jimmy” Beasley and his wife Misty of Beaumont; great grandchildren, Bailey Jones, Kendall Jones, Sydney Jones and Preston William Watson.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2005 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive followed by burial at King Cemetery in Hartburg. A gathering of his friends and family will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Temple, 2630 South 11th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.