Barney was born June 6, 1927, in Bossier Parrish, La, to the late Levi Jones and Orilla Holland Jones. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Marie Jones Kelch; his brother, Benjamin Jones; and his son-in-law, P.J. Burnsworth.

He was a devoted family man who loved his family. He also loved bass fishing.

Barney is survived by his loving wife, Reva Barnett Jones of the home; his children, Roy Jones of Roanoke Rapids, Ashley Jones and his wife Ann of Durham, Patricia Holloman and her husband Vic of Nashville, Kenneth Jones and his wife Rosemary of Roanoke Rapids, Diane Barnsworth of Uniontown, PA and Gail Porter and her husband Steve of Roanoke Rapids; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; his sisters-in-law Carol Williams and Martha Hartsoe; a special extended family member, Sandra Griffin; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special thanks to the staff of Kindred Hospice and especially Angela Bridgers and Allison Banszak for their love and caring attention.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 6, 2017, at Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon with Rev. Jerry Waters officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the home of his daughter, Gail Porter, 7750 Hwy 903, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.