William Wayne Jones
April 6, 1949, to June 5, 2024

William Wayne Jones passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Bill grew up in Eureka and went to Eureka High School. Bill joined the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart after being wounded in combat. When he returned home, he went back to his original job at McCrae Nissan, where he worked for 47 years. He also married his high school sweetheart and had three children.

Later he married Gwendolyn Jones and became a stepdad to Gwen’s daughter. Years later they had their own daughter together. Bill and Gwen moved to McKinleyville in 1979 and raised their five children. Bill and Gwen were married for 48 years.

Bill enjoyed spending time with his family. He attended all their sporting events, he enjoyed taking them camping and playing hours of card games with them, and just spending quality family time. Bill was an avid hunter. He loved being outdoors hunting, fishing and camping. Bill was very involved with the McKinleyville community, where he coached Little League Baseball for 12 years.

Bill was proceeded in death by his wife Gwendolyn Jones, his parents Jim and Mable Tucker, his sister Barbara Black and his biological father George Whiting.

He is survived by his children: Mendy Jones (Gary), Raeleen Olson, Carolee Strong (Randy), Brandon Jones, Kimberly Adams (Rodney) his eight grandchildren: Brittany, Derek, Ashlie, Connor, Halle, Natalie, Harlee and Robert and six great grandchildren: Aden, Mckinzie, Denali, Kota, Wade and Gunnar. He is also survived by his seven sisters, his brother-in-law Delbert Faulk and many nieces and nephews.

Thank you to Hospice of Humboldt and his nurse Krystal for all your support for the last few months. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.

There will be a memorial service in the near future. The date is not yet determined.

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