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Clarence "Nook" Jones

March 17, 1942 — February 17, 2015

Clarence "Nook" Jones, age 72, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at an Athens healthcare facility. A native and lifelong resident of Polk County he was of the Baptist Faith. He had retired from Combustion Engineering after 30 years of service and was a well known little league coach for several years in different sports. He was recently inducted into the Polk County High School Hall of Fame. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt Jones and Ada Rogers Cross; son, Michael Jones; brother, Buddy Jones; and sister, Reba Burris. He is survived by his son, Tim Jones and wife Jean Marie of Benton; and grandchildren, Matthew Jones, Garrett Jones, and Chandlee Jones all of Benton, Several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and good friends also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 7p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015 from the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home with Sheriff Steve Ross officiating. A committal service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Old Ocoee Cemetery with a White Release Ceremony concluding the services. The family will receive friends from 5-7p.m. on Saturday prior to the service. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Jones family guestbook at www.higginsfuneral.com.
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Funeral Service

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Starts at 7:00 am (Eastern time)

Higgins Funeral Home

6439 US-411, Benton, TN 37307

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Graveside Service

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Starts at 2:30 am (Eastern time)

Old Ocoee Cemetery

, Benton, TN 37307

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