Congressman Walter Beamon Jones Jr, February 10, 1943 — February 10, 2019

Congressman Walter Beamon Jones Jr (Farmville, North Carolina, NC) February 10, 1943 February 10, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: February 10, 1943

Death date: February 10, 2019

Death place: Farmville, North Carolina(NC), USA

Funeral Home: Farmville Funeral Home

Congressman Walter Beamon Jones, Jr. died peacefully Sunday, February 10th surrounded by his family. He was 76. He is survived by his wife of 53 years JoeAnne (Whitehurst), and daughter, Ashley Elizabeth.

He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, Valerie (Mark) Yoffe, Jayme Fountain, Chris (Gloria) Fountain, Eleanor Whitehurst (Tim) Drum, Robert Whitehurst; great nieces, Meghan Fountain, Rebecca (Kevin) Yoffe Poplau, and Sam (Mary Brian) Yoffe. Walter was predeceased by his parents, Congressman Walter B. Jones Sr. and Dot (Doris Long); sister, DotDee Jones Slaughter; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Olivia Whitehurst. Walter attended Hargrave Military Academy and graduated from Atlantic Christian College (Barton College) in 1966.

After serving 4 years in the NC National Guard (1967-1971), he began a career in business. In 1982, Walter was elected as a Democrat to the NC House of Representatives, serving 5 terms representing Pitt County. After his father announced his retirement from Congress in 1992, Jones decided to follow in his footsteps.

He ran for his father’s seat as a Democrat in 1992 but was defeated. In 1994 he switched parties and ran as a Republican for the 3rd district of NC and remained in office until his death. He was a passionate supporter of the military and served on the Armed Forces Committee.

In addition, he stood for campaign reform and preserving the natural res of the Outer Banks of NC and protection for the horses at Shackleford Banks. Walter will be remembered not only as a devoted husband and father with a strong Catholic faith, but a man of the people. He always stood for his principles and served his country with honesty, moral courage, and integrity.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Tae Lee and all of the staff of The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider donations to the Semper Fi Fund, The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice, or The ALS Association-NC Chapter. Congressman Jones will lie in repose Wednesday, February 13th at St Peter Catholic Church in Greenville NC from 4pm to 8pm for those who wish to pay their respects.

Funeral will be held at St Peter Catholic Church Thursday, February 14, at 1:30 P.M. Private family interment to follow. Online condolences may be made at www. farmvillefh.com.

Funeral arrangements by Farmville Funeral Home.

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death notice Congressman Walter Beamon Jones Jr February 10, 1943 — February 10, 2019

obituary notice Congressman Walter Beamon Jones Jr February 10, 1943 — February 10, 2019

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