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Eugene Hayes Jones LELAND Eugene Hayes Jones graduated to heaven surrounded by his family Sunday, March 14, 2021. After kicking stage IV lung cancer into remission, he began another battle for his life when he tested positive on Jan. 28 for COVID-19. A long, valiant battle ensued, but a body can only take so much, and his dream of meeting his Creator and his Savior became a reality late Sunday afternoon. He leaves behind his beautiful loving bride of 60 years Rose Mary Jones; three devoted children, Gary Gene Jones (Donna) of Wilmington, Dina Jones Harper (Les) of Kinston and Crystal Jones Heavner (Jeff) of Holden Beach; adoring grandchildren, Felicia Jones, John Harper, Hunter Reaves (Taylor), Daniel Jones and Josie Harper; faithful sister, Glenda Futral (Johnny); and dear sister-in-law, Cathy Jones. Eugene also leaves behind many special nieces, nephews and many friends he met throughout his life to cherish his memory. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Alton ....