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Wayne Clifton Jones, 80, passed away July 16, 2019 at Novant Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. The first of Howard and Dorothy Jones' three children, Wayne was born in Charlotte, NC on March 22, 1939. After graduating from Harding High School, he began working various jobs until 1965 when he decided to follow his father's path and joined the US Postal Service. In 1966, while visiting a relative in the hospital, he met a saint in white named Betty Ann. They were married September 15, 1968 and had two children, a daughter Jennifer (1972) and a son Jason (1976). Wayne eventually retired from the US Postal Service in 1997 after a long and fruitful 32 year career where, according to his estimates, he must have walked "at least a million miles". In retirement, he continued to enjoy fishing, hunting, the brotherhood of masons, and watching old westerns until his health issues began curtailing his activity. Although longtime residents of the Charlotte area, Wayne and Betty built their forever home in 2004 and moved to Catawba, NC where they joined the congregation of Hopewell United Methodist Church and Wayne became a valued member of the Methodist Men's Group. As a man of quiet faith, he was a firm believer in Christ and knew that God's angels were always watching over him but, make no mistake, he had a saint named Betty by his side while here on earth. He knew it and if you knew him, you knew it too! In Chapter 7 of the Book of Matthew it is written that a wise man builds his house upon a rock. We assert that Betty Ann was the general foreman of that construction site for the last 50 years. Wayne had a quick smile, warm and friendly personality, and a kind heart that endeared him to all. He never knew a stranger....for long. He was especially proud of his children, their spouses, and his grandson and granddaughters. Preston (16), Gabriella (8), and Hannah (5) brought him immense joy and delight throughout his final years. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Dorothy Jones; a daughter, Kimberly Jones; and a brother, Ronnie Jones. We know they are together rejoicing in the experience of a wonderful reunion. Our family wishes to express our gratitude to the amazing caregivers and staff of Novant Medical Centers in Charlotte and Huntersville. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Hopewell United Methodist Church from 2:00-3:00pm. Rev. David Green will officiate the funeral service at 3:00pm with burial to immediately follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please consider a donation to Hopewell United Methodist Church; 2211 Hopewell Church Road; Sherrills Ford, NC 28673. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Jones family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Wayne Clifton Jones

March 22, 1939 - July 16, 2019