Melford Jones

Melford “Cubby” Jones was born on January 25, 1924 and passed away on August 15, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama. He is proceeded in death by his wife Pauline Maddox Jones, mother, father, two brothers and one sister. Cubby was a World War II Veteran, he retired from Hayes International as a flight line supervisor, was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Oneonta where he served as a deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. His daily activity involved going to the Oneonta Senior Citizen Center where he enjoyed playing cards, dominos, and other activities. He also loved Braves Baseball, Alabama Football, and collecting jokes from the internet. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Jones Deliz (wife of Marco Deliz). Grandchildren, Lane Christly Bass (Jason); Jordan Nicole Deliz; John Anthony Deliz. Great Grandchildren, Liam Ezra Hanson, Evelyn Garnet Bass, Gannon Nathanial Bass, Graison Zabriel Bass, and special nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who loved him dearly. Cubby’s visitation and service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, Alabama on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM, with the service immediately following at 12:00 PM. Graveside Service will be held at Martins Memorial Cemetery in Clanton, Alabama following the service.