William Ellis Jones, 75

October 6, 1949 – October 26, 2024

William Ellis Jones, 75, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his home in Dumas, Mississippi.

Visitation will be from 4:30 PM until 7 PM Monday evening October 28, 2024 in the heritage chapel of the Ripley Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at Ripley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

He was born on October 6, 1949 to Aron Norverta and Sara Ellis Dunnam Jones in Ripley, Mississippi. He had retired from the North Mississippi Medical Center where he was over the computer system for the entire hospital campus at Tupelo, MS.  He integrated and implemented computer technology into the medical system charts for all the physicians, nurses and medical staff for over 30 years.

William loved spending time with the love of his life Sandra Jones and listening to her beautiful voice singing and playing the piano, as well as eating her delicious cooking. In earlier years he had a passion for hunting and fishing. William was a member of the Dumas Community Church. He was a philanthropist who gave to many organizations and a very devoted, generous Christian man.

In the words of his nephews, “Uncle William was a gentle giant, one who taught us so much through his knowledge and patience.  He provided us with a life we never would have had, if it weren’t for him and Aunt Sandra, we would not be who we are today.  Uncle William taught us his legacy of hunting with different caliber guns for various game and how to use a rod and reel from a very young age.  Our most memorable times of true innocent fun and actually being a child, were spent with Uncle William. From snow sledding to lake fishing, swimming, and going on hunting trips; he was always a good time and joy to be around. He was a selfless man and very generous Christian with a heart of gold. We are so blessed to have had him as our dear uncle, may his memory live on throughout our lives and days to come.”

William is survived by two nephews, one niece: Brian (Emilee) Camp, Chris (Marlee) Camp, and Summer Camp. And two great nephews and nieces: Tyler Camp, Kason Carmichiel, Maddie Camp, and Ellzie Camp.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 41 years Sandra Camp Jones, his brother Joe Jones and parents.

Pallbearers will be James McClusky, Bruce Jones, Greg Smith, Bobby Jones, Stevie Davis and Jeff Chism

Family request donations be directed to Dumas Community Church, 1130 County Road 627 Dumas, MS 38625 and the Gideons for bibles in memory of William.

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