Raymond "Butch" Lee Jones

Raymond “Butch” Lee Jones, age 75, was a teacher to hundreds, a coach to many and a friend to all-entered heavens gates on January 18, 2022, at his home in Tazewell, Virginia. Ray was born in Tazewell, Virginia on November 19, 1946, to Harold George Jones and Elizabeth Rowe Jones-Davis. He graduated from Richlands High School in 1964. After graduation from RHS, Ray went on to attend Emory & Henry and Lees-McRae where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Upon graduation from college, Ray received a job with Buchanan County Public Schools where he was a teacher and coach for over 50 years, In 1986, Coach Jones and the Garden Green Dragons with a defense known as “The Great Wall of Green” reached the state finals. Disappointed, they didn’t bring home the state trophy but was proud and honored to be part of such a historic time. Mr. Jones left an impact on so many people’s lives. He cared deeply for his family, friends, students, players, and co-workers. He will be remembered for the love and compassion that he had and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roscoe “Wimpy” Jones and Violet “Maw Wimpy” Jones; and one sister, Debbie Colwell. Those left to cherish his memory are son, Jud Jones; sister, Phyllis Jones-Riley; and brothers, Gilbert Davis and Howard Davis; aunts, Emillie Jones Wilson and Geneva Jones; and uncle, James H. “Jimmy” Jones. Funeral services for Raymond “Butch” Jones will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Twin Valley Elementary School, 9017 Riverside Drive, Oakwood, Virginia 24631, with Reverend’s Jerry Ward, Jerry Harman and Mickey Hale officiating. Interment will follow at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Patrick Wade, Mike Webb, Eric Fuller, Dr. Brooks Crumpton, Danny Satch Blankenship, Jackie Mullins, Greg Rife and David Ratliff. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jimmy Grizzle, Roger Rife, Janie Owens, Sandy Cole, Pam Vandyke, Dr. Kathy Whitt, Pat Blankenship Carty, Ron Epling, Sandy Vandyke, Mary Rasnick, Patsy Crumpton, past and present students and players that he coached at Garden High School and Twin Valley. The family will receive friends from 1pm until 2pm on Sunday at the Twin Valley Elementary School prior to the funeral. The family of Raymond Jones would like to send their appreciation to Tazewell Sherriff’s office, Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital, Buchanan County Public Schools, Twin Valley Elementary School, Hurst-Scott Funeral Home and to everyone expressing kind words, sympathy, and thoughtfulness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Twin Valley High School Athletic Department. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Raymond "Butch" Lee Jones

November 19, 1946 - January 18, 2022