Samuel Clayton Jones went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 16, 2019, at the age of 29. Sam grew up in Troy and presently lived in Tuscaloosa. He is survived by his parents, Vicki and Allen Jones; and brothers, Will Jones and Ben Jones; cousins, Al Renfroe (Laura), Fran Spann (Zach), Jake Wingo (Katie) and Luke Wingo (Alexandra); and second cousins, Scott Taylor Renfroe, Cade Renfroe, Addie Renfroe, Caroline Renfroe, Harper Renfroe, Jones Spann, John David Spann, Jasper Spann and Walker Wingo, Sage Wingo, Jake, Jr. Wingo, and Patton Wingo; and a special friend and brother, Fred Jones.

Sam will be missed terribly, especially by his mom and dad and brothers. His dry wit, his love of “real country music,” hearing his voice singing in the shower, and his sweet spirit will all be missed from our lives and we will never be the same.

Sam was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. J. Allen Jones and Mr. and Mrs. William Boyce Glasscock.

Sam gave his life to Jesus at the age of 7 and later in life he renewed his commitment to Christ. He loved his family, and friends, and would do anything for them. He also loved to play golf and following the stock market and politics. He was an avid fan of Alabama football and had been a Crimson Tide fan from when he was a little boy. He also loved to hunt and was planning on duck hunting this season with his new lab, Jag.

Sam graduated from Charles Henderson High School, and during his four years, he played left fielder on the 5A State Runner-up Baseball Team in 2008, and the CHHS Football Team as a Receiver and Tight End. Sam also attended the University of Alabama and graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from Troy University with a Global Business Degree.

Pallbearers will be Al Renfroe, Zach Spann, Scott Taylor Renfroe, Cade Renfroe, Jake Wingo Luke Wingo, Will Drinkard & Fred Jones. 

The service for Sam Jones, will have family members Al Renfroe, Zach Spann, and Rich Wingo speaking, and will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Troy. Burial will follow in the Green Hills Cemetery with Dillard Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at the home of Vicki and Allen at 220 N George Wallace Dr. in Troy.