Edward M Jones Jr.

08/27/1929 - 05/03/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward (Ebbie) M. Jones, Jr., a man whose life was a testament to hard work, resilience, joy, and generosity. He was a man that believed life was too short to not stop and smell the roses. Ebbie passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 while in The Bethany House at the age of 95.

Ebbie was born in Opelika, AL to Edward M. Jones Sr and Emma George Capps Jones on August 27, 1929.

Preceded in death by his first wife Mary Jon (Teeny) Jones, second wife Joyce Windham Jones and his son Lee Windham, sister Emalyn Jones Allen.

Ebbie has one sister Susie Jones Goss still living and was blessed with many children, grands and great grandchildren - Edward Jones III, Cylle Jones Rowell (Roth), Johnny Jones (Meghan), Georgeanne Jones. Kay Windham Draper (Tom), Mike Windham (Alesia), Grands - Katie Rowell Brock (Cornel), Wes Jones (Amanda) Hunter Rowell (Katrina), Morgan Jones, Emma Jones, Katie Ehlers (Brian), Kate Dempsey (Nick), Jake King (Anne), Courtney Windham, Madison Jacobson (Ryne), Savanah Windham: Great grands – Karabella, Evelynn, and Rex Rowell. Roth Brock, Lilly Ehlers, Hunter Ehlers, Marshall Dempsey, Elizabeth Dempsey and Parker King.

Ebbie was a graduate of the University of Alabama. Afterwards he served 4 years in the US Air Force. Became a banker in Opelika where he began First Federal S&L and later became President of Farmers National Bank. He had a wide interest in civic affairs, organizing the very first United Appeal drive held in Opelika. He also served two terms as City Commissioner for Opelika.

He moved to Birmingham in 1980 where he met his wife Joyce of 40 years. He attended church at Highlands Methodist Church in Birmingham. He adored traveling all over the world!

There will be a small celebration of life for family and friends in the Chapel at Highlands Methodist Church in Birmingham at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to The Bethany House, Auburn, AL in honor of him.