William E. Jones Jr., age 72 passed away Friday, March 14, 2025
A native of Bristol, RI, he was born on June 6, 1952 to William E. Jones, Sr. and Pauline Gammino Jones. He graduated from Bristol High School and was a member of their internationally ranked soccer team. He trained as a EMT and was one of the first to receive the title Paramedic in Chatham County. He later went to work on power yachts as a first mate then later became an engineer. He made two Atlantic crossings and loved his work. William moved to Savannah, GA in 1970 to pursue his dreams of sailing across the world. Unexpectedly, his dreams were in Savannah the whole time. He met his wife Marcia and together they opened Sugar Mountain, an indoor skateboard and teen club, open to Savannah’s youth.
He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews when the opportunity arose. He also loved spending time with his grand puppies. He was preceded in death by his father, William E. Jones, Sr., his mother, Pauline Gammino Jones, and a sister, Cynthia Jones.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Marcia Purvis Jones, two daughters, Melissa Jones and Natalie Jones Houston (Matthew) and a beloved sister, Marcella Jones. Two brothers-in-law, Milton E. Purvis, Jr. (Martha), and John L. Purvis (Teresa).
Per his wishes, a celebration of life event will take place June 6, 2025, drop by between 2pm and 7pm, at his home. 203 West Southfield Drive, Savannah, GA.
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Martha spears
What a wonderful, exciting life❤️. I am continually praying for comfort for all who knew and loved him.
Janet Keppley Rice
Marcia, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you!
Shanda Padilla
Wishing all the family God’s peace and comfort. Willie will always hold a special place in place in my heart. You guys were so good to me, so patient and kind during those formative years at Sugar Mountain!
I have so many sweet memories of that time in my life. AND I will always be grateful that Willie shared his music collection with me! He was an amazing person and truly had a huge impact on my life! Sending all my love!
💕 Shanda
Julie amelsberg
Such a wonderful person in every aspect. Will miss our time together.
Mitch Floyd
Marcia,
Kathy and I offer our heart felt sympathy and condolences for your loss. Willie was one of kind, and we have fond memories of the times we spent with you guys. Hang in there girl.
Mitch and Kathy Floyd
Linda Shuman Franklin
Sending my love Marcia and the girls. Love you Bill your are forever in my heart
Richard (Ricky) Griffin
Ladies,
I am sorry for your loss. My apologies for being absent so long. In our busy world there never seems to be enough time, and then you realize there is time. Make it happen. Even at this age, we still learn the hard way.
Gretchen Thomas
Mrs Jones. My prayers.
John Paul Medeiros
My condolences Marcia and daughters, Billy ( as we called him in HS ) was a great guy in our Bristol HS class of ’70…he was well liked by his whole class and loved playing soccer with a bunch of great and successful guys. We lost contact for so many years until we connected on FB and got to catch up on our life’s past. I loved his ‘Willie Nelson’ look with his long hair and love for guitars and music. It’s always so hard when we lose another classmate as we are getting fragile in our ‘young’ years. He will be missed by many of us. RIP Billy ’til we meet again. … J.P.
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minster Gerald Williams,
Natalie and family, I send my deepest condolence. in the book of Matthew 5:4 (“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”), Psalm 34:18 (“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit”), and John 14:1 (“Do not let your hearts be troubled”), offering solace and hope
Pam Tompkins
Marcia, You know we love ya girl and you’re always in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻. Our memories with you and Willie are priceless. Soo many fond memories. Sure gonna miss him.
Love you,
Dal & Pam
Donna J Castro
Hugs and prayers Marcia, Natalie and Melissa.
He was a great person.