Obituary of Norwin "Butch" Jones

Funeral services for Duane “Butch” Jones, age 75, of Campbell, TX, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2014 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Pam Zolczer officiating. A Masonic graveside service will follow at Greenview Cemetery with Rodney Harred, Mike Eaves, Jacob Gowins, Josh Gowins, Kyle Smith, Toby Parker, Lee Grantham, and Brandon Alford serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Conner John, Alvis Alderman, Ted Oates, Weldon Wallace, and Don Morgan. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 31, 2014 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Mr. Jones passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Mesquite Specialty Hospital in Mesquite. Mr. Jones was born on February 17, 1938 in Dike, TX, the son of Grady and Oleta (Eppars) Jones. He married Linda Kellum on June 17, 1960 in Dike, TX. She survives. Mr. Jones was a Fireman with the Dallas Fire Department for over 30 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #1367, built homes all over Hopkins County, raised horses and was a member of Campbell Methodist Church. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Keith Jones of Commerce, daughters, Gina Vittetoe Giles and husband Jamy of Commerce, Lisa Jones Gentry and James Keel of Bonham, brother-in-law, Terry Gregg of Sulphur Springs, sisters-in-law, Nina Alford and husband Bill of Sulphur Springs, Judith Gowins and husband James of Kaufman. Grandchildren, Casey Vittetoe Harrison and husband Phil of Ft. Worth, Jessica Jones of Galveston, Brody Vittetoe of Greenville, Molly Jones of Rustin, LA, and one great-grandchild, Evelyn Marie Jones of Galveston along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Judy Gregg, granddaughter, Stacy Nicole Vittetoe, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Bobbie Cruse Kellum, son-in-law Jeff Vittetoe and daughter-in-law, Kelly Walker Jones. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com