The program was amazing and honored all veterans. If you get a chance next year it is a must for every one.
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DOUGLAS EDWARD JONES, SENIOR (Army Retired)
VETERAN OF THE YEAR
Best known as Ed, Douglas Edward Jones, Senior was born December 23, 1924 in Pike County Georgia. Ed was raised in, and except for his tours of military duty, has lived in Pike County his entire life. Married to Margaret Hester Doan in 1956, they made their home in Pike County with their three children, all of which continue to live in Pike County also. Ed’s family includes twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Ed has the unique distinction of being one of a hand full of veterans that served in three major conflicts, WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam. Even though Ed’s twenty eight years of service took him to many duty stations, both at home and over seas, he always maintained the connection to his roots in Pike County.
During Ed’s service in WWII, he served in the combat infantry division that liberated the Philippians and later was in Tokyo Bay when Japan signed the surrender. Ed earned a Purple Heart for wounds received from a grenade during WWII.
Ed went on to serve in the Korean War under General Douglas McArthur in the 3rd Infantry Division, A Company.
In nineteen sixty seven Ed returned to combat in Viet Nam. Assigned to Headquarters 2nd Battalion 12th Calvary and 1st Calvary Division under Major General George I. Forsyth.
After retiring from the Army in 1972, Ed continued to serve his community. Ed worked various jobs full and part time through the years, but always found time to be the chief cook for all functions at his church, First Baptist Church of Zebulon. Ed gained wide spread notoriety for his baked goods, especially his dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls. For years Ed’s baked goods were sought after and served at almost every function in Pike County and in many homes.
Ed’s life has spanned over eight decades, and his sense of duty and service has included both military and community commitments. You would be hard pressed to find a person more loyal, and who has a greater recorded of servitude than Douglas Edward Jones, Senior. For both his accomplishments and service in the military and to his community, we are proud that he has been honoured as Veteran of the Year 2008.
VETERAN OF THE YEAR
Best known as Ed, Douglas Edward Jones, Senior was born December 23, 1924 in Pike County Georgia. Ed was raised in, and except for his tours of military duty, has lived in Pike County his entire life. Married to Margaret Hester Doan in 1956, they made their home in Pike County with their three children, all of which continue to live in Pike County also. Ed’s family includes twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Ed has the unique distinction of being one of a hand full of veterans that served in three major conflicts, WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam. Even though Ed’s twenty eight years of service took him to many duty stations, both at home and over seas, he always maintained the connection to his roots in Pike County.
During Ed’s service in WWII, he served in the combat infantry division that liberated the Philippians and later was in Tokyo Bay when Japan signed the surrender. Ed earned a Purple Heart for wounds received from a grenade during WWII.
Ed went on to serve in the Korean War under General Douglas McArthur in the 3rd Infantry Division, A Company.
In nineteen sixty seven Ed returned to combat in Viet Nam. Assigned to Headquarters 2nd Battalion 12th Calvary and 1st Calvary Division under Major General George I. Forsyth.
After retiring from the Army in 1972, Ed continued to serve his community. Ed worked various jobs full and part time through the years, but always found time to be the chief cook for all functions at his church, First Baptist Church of Zebulon. Ed gained wide spread notoriety for his baked goods, especially his dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls. For years Ed’s baked goods were sought after and served at almost every function in Pike County and in many homes.
Ed’s life has spanned over eight decades, and his sense of duty and service has included both military and community commitments. You would be hard pressed to find a person more loyal, and who has a greater recorded of servitude than Douglas Edward Jones, Senior. For both his accomplishments and service in the military and to his community, we are proud that he has been honoured as Veteran of the Year 2008.
