David Jones, 72, of Ashland, died Monday, January 27 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland. Born on May 9, 1947 in Somerville, SC. David was raised by his mother, Betty Smith and lived most of his life in Ohio.

David was a 1966 graduate of Wellington High School. Following graduation, he served his country in the United States Marines from 1966-1969 during Vietnam. He worked at Headstrum in Ashland for 13 years.

He was a proud member of the American Legion. David gave his time to causes that supported Vietnam veterans.

He loved hunting, and fishing. A true jack of all trades, David was very laid back and liked sitting on his front porch chatting with his neighbors. He enjoyed his life to the fullest, and treasured his time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his  wife of 43 years, Patti (nee Masters) Jones, of Ashland; daughters, Lindsay  (Tristain) Jones-Cole, of New London and Courtney Jones, of Ashland; grandchildren, Hannah Harris, Xavier, Wylie and Enya Cole; mother, Betty Smith, of Wellington; siblings,  Teara Buren, of West Salem, Tim Brownson, of Polk, Trudy (Jim) Frames, of Ashland, Angelia Daves, of Greenwood, Mississippi, Tonya (Bryan) Smith, of Homerville, Susanne Rollins, of Wellington, Lynn Ricks, of Manderville, Louisiana, Debby Riffle, of Newport News, Virginia, Leslie (Tim) Simonson, of Wellington, Betty Hultz, of Wellington, John (Jane) Jones, of Shelby, Laura (Tim) Jones Butti, of Wellington, Philip (Caroline) Jones, of Troy, Virginia; a multitude of nieces and nephews; and lifelong friends, Bob and Jeani Porter, of Wellington. David was preceded in death by his birth mother, Clara Mae Jones, father, Eslie Jones, twin brother, Davis Jones, step father, Delbert "Pete" Smith, and sister, Bonnie Jones.

Friends and family will be received on Thursday, January 30, from 4-7 p.m. at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main St., Wellington, where services will be held on Friday, beginning at 11 a.m. Condolences for David's family can be given at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.