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David Bruce Jones, age 70, of Huntington, West Virginia peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Born on December 13, 1951, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington to the late Ernest and Dolores Beever Jones, David grew up as a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church. He was a 1969 graduate of Huntington East High School where he enjoyed participating in the Acapella Choir, the Senior Play and Student Government. He especially enjoyed playing the trumpet in his band. As a high school student, he took a part time job at Beard Mortuary and eventually began working full time learning every phase of funeral service. In 1971, David joined Kincaid-Mann Mortuary while also attending Marshall University where he studied Business Management and Accounting. David’s interest in Mortuary Science drove him to continue his education and earn his degree in 1974 from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. In 1978 he accepted a position as the Managing Funeral Director at the newly opened Rosedale Funeral Home and Chapel in Martinsburg, WV, relocating his family of five to Shepherdstown. In 1979 he completed additional courses at the Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Anatomy. In 1980, he earned his Regents Bachelor of Arts from Shepherd University. David was an avid participant in community and civic organizations. He was a co-founder of the Eastern Panhandle American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) and the Shepherdstown Soccer Club, now known as EPIC. Along with his friends Harold “Dunnie” Bache, Joe Eldridge and Joel Galperin they developed the Morgan’s Grove Park youth soccer fields, where they coached and refereed for many years, growing the youth soccer program, as well as lifelong friendships throughout the Eastern Panhandle. Additionally, he was involved in musical productions at the Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg, West Virginia, including Man of La Mancha, Annie Get Your Gun and Belle Boyd. He served as the President of the Martinsburg Rotary Club and assisted in founding the Martinsburg Sunrise Rotary and Shepherdstown Rotary Club. David and his family were especially proud of the opportunity to host multiple exchange students through the Rotary International Exchange Student Program, building lifelong memories and friendships. David spent 25+ years as a financial advisor. He served as the JV Head Soccer Coach and Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach at St. Maria Goretti High School. For nine years he served as the President of the Miss Maryland Scholarship Organization. There he worked tirelessly throughout the community and state promoting educational advancement, scholarship opportunities and supporting the goals of the young women in the Miss America Scholarship Organization. During his tenure the Miss Maryland Scholarship Organization was ranked amongst the top 5 in the nation offering over $3,200,000.00 in cash scholarships and in kind opportunities. David gained many friends over the years within the Miss Maryland Organization. His heart was especially fond of his dear friends of 27 years Lyn and Tim Schindel, whom he and his wife Karen enjoyed sharing travel, concerts, the beach and golf. Later in his life David dedicated his time to working with seniors, becoming a Manager at Holiday Senior Independent Living and soon thereafter became the Executive Managing Director for HallKeen Assisted Living in Massachusetts. In 2020, David and his wife Karen returned to their hometown of Huntington, where they attend Christ Temple Church. David’s love for Mortuary Science was rekindled when he met Fred Kitchen and eventually joined the team at Henson and Kitchen Mortuary. Throughout his life David enjoyed his Bible studies, Sunday dinners with family, building model trains, dropping a trivia question, and working with his hands. He considered himself an avid cook and enjoyed sharpening his culinary skills. He most enjoyed being a dedicated mentor, teacher and “Poppy” to his six grandsons. They fondly recall him attending their sports games, offering a hug, sending an encouraging text, FaceTime phone calls and making them smile with a quick-witted joke. David is proceeded in death by his parents Ernest and Dolores Beever Jones and sister Stephanie Jones Diamond. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of fifty-one years Karen Sue Pack Jones of Huntington, WV, daughter Karissa Brooke Jones Horowicz and husband Christopher Horowicz of Shepherdstown, WV, son David Matthew Jones of Hagerstown, MD and son Eric Ryan Jones of Secaucus, NJ. Six grandson’s including Cullen, Griffin and Aiden Horowicz, Abraham and Maximus Jones and Ethan Jones. His sister Jennifer Ann Jones of Shepherdstown, WV. Niece Natasha Diamond Altemus and husband Jeff Altemus and children Willa and John of Arizona. Nephew Nicolas Diamond and wife Amy of Virginia. Sister-in-law Judy Pack Osborne and husband Jim Osborne of Barboursville, WV. Niece Joanna Spears Shoemaker and husband Jerry Shoemaker of Huntington, WV and son’s Darian and Evan Shoemaker. Niece Melissa Spears Beaman and nephew Michael Spears. 1 Chronicles 16: 34-36 NIV Bible 34 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 35 Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.” 36 Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Then all the people said “Amen” and “Praise the Lord.” The family is planning a private memorial service. To support and learn more the memorial fund “Sharing The Spirit of Christmas” set up in David’s name follow the link below: https://gofund.me/bb659289 Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, 6357 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WV 25705 is caring for the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com

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David Bruce Jones

December 13, 1951 - July 16, 2022