Larry Joseph Jones, 57, of Severna Park MD died of complications of lung cancer at his home on Monday, September 22, 2008. Born November 27, 1950 in Thomasville, NC to Dorothy Brown and Joseph Oliver Jones, he spent his youth in Walnut Cove, NC. He was a 1977 graduate of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro School of Business, and began his business career in 1978 at Lever Brothers, Inc. He attained the level of Sales Executive with Unilever, HPC and retired after 30 years of service in 2005. Although a sales executive by profession, his true passion was music. He was proficient with bass guitar, acoustic guitar and had a plethora of repertoires, including rock and roll, jazz, beach music and original works he composed. He cut his first album at the age of 13 and continued to excel musically as a teacher and student until his death. Equal to his love of music, Mr. Jones was an ardent conservationist. As members of several conservation initiatives, Mr. Jones (along with his wife Anne) also maintained membership in the Piedmont Land Conservancy of North Carolina.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Anne Markey Jones of Severna Park, MD, Carol Markey (sister-in-law), nieces Emily and Molly Markey, nephews Andrew Markey and Donovan McBride and his mother, Dorothy Brown Jones of Walnut Cove, NC, as well as, extended family, many neighbors and friends. Known as "Mr. Larry" in his Severna Park neighborhood, he was quick witted, affable and kind. His easy laugh was recognized by all and will be sorely missed.

He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Severna Park, MD.
Family and friends may visit at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home at 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC on Thursday September 25 from 6 PM to 9 PM. On Friday September 26, there will be a funeral Mass at 11 AM at St. Leo's Catholic Church, 335 Springdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC. There will be a memorial Mass at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 689 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD at 10 AM on Thursday October 2. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Piedmont Land Conservancy of North Carolina, P.O. Box 4025 Greensboro, NC 27404-4025.

Arrangements made by the Barranco & Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home.

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