Bill J. Jones

Bill, 96 of Winnsboro, Texas passed away at his home October 22, 2026 in Winnsboro.

Bill was a devoted husband, father, and devoted Christian. He was a member of Cartwright Baptist Church. He loved his family, gardening, ranching, and fishing.

Bill was born January 15, 1930, in Bridges Chapel to Charley and Inez Jones.

He attended Talco High School when he met his future wife, Bobbie Cox. After he attended Tulane University, playing football two years he returned home. He then married Bobbie on May 12, 1951, beginning a long life together filled with faith, love, and family.

He was a pump operator for Halliburton, manager of Farmers Co-op in Winnsboro, served as Franklin County Commissioner for 8 years, and retired from Chevron Oil after 17 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his wife Bobbie, his parents, his brothers Lee, Tom, Raymond, Clifford, and his sister, Ophelia.

Survivors include his sister, Charlene Wesson, daughter, Deborah Nelson and her husband, Randy, sons, B.D. Jones, Tommy Jones and his wife, Daine. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchilderen, and great great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to everyone and in lieu of flowers is asking for donations to Harmony Cemetery.