Alton Nelson Jones
– July 2, 2022
Alton Nelson (“Bubba”) Jones Jr., 93, passed away on July 2, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Beverly, of 61 years; a son, Steven, (Tracy) of Lakeland; grandchildren, Jordyn and Chandler Jones of Lakeland; and sister, Shirley Peeler, of Sun City Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton N. (Papa) and Annie Lee (Nannie) Jones; his brother, Donald Jones; and his daughter, Tammy Jones.
Nelson spent his childhood in Wimauma and was a graduate of Wimauma High School. He was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1945-1965 in the South Pacific, Korea and Vietnam. When he retired from TECO after 27 years, he then began working at several golf courses and shops in the area. He loved golfing, reading western novels, watching John Wayne movies, spending time with family and friends, and telling stories of his many adventures.
His final resting place is Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
Those who would like to express their condolences may do so by making a donation to LifePath Hospice of Sun City Center.
Nelson spent his childhood in Wimauma and was a graduate of Wimauma High School. He was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1945-1965 in the South Pacific, Korea and Vietnam. When he retired from TECO after 27 years, he then began working at several golf courses and shops in the area. He loved golfing, reading western novels, watching John Wayne movies, spending time with family and friends, and telling stories of his many adventures.
His final resting place is Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
Those who would like to express their condolences may do so by making a donation to LifePath Hospice of Sun City Center.