William Timothy Jones passed away peacefully at the Mississippi State Veteran's Home in Jackson on June 10, 2023.
Tim was born in McComb, Mississippi on January 14, 1939, the only child of the late Bert Holloman Jones and Helen Rush Jones. Tim grew up hunting, fishing, and exploring the woods with his father in and around Pike County. Inspired as a child by these explorations, Tim was a student of nature and could name any plant, tree, fish, bird, or animal encountered in the wilds of the state he so loved. He cultivated a lifelong passion and intellectual curiosity for nature that enriched his life and created a legacy lovingly passed down to his children and grandchildren.
Throughout his life Tim was a voracious reader, aspiring writer, and wise counsel. He had a keen intellect and a quirky sense of humor. His love of the outdoors, exceptional mind, and fierce loyalty to a small circle of friends and his children (human and canine) truly defined his life and gifts. Tim graduated from McComb High School in 1957. He graduated top of his class, was a gifted member of the speech and debate team and of various honor societies. He was an Eagle Scout and elected Mr. McComb High School. A friend from high school described Tim as somewhat shy, sensitive, forthright and "smart as hell." Tim went on to the University of Mississippi where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity as well as Phi Beta Sigma and Sic Set Non honor societies. After college Tim entered the University of Mississippi School of Law. His academic success continued there where he was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, an elite academic and leadership fraternity. He also served on the Law Journal.
During the latter years of college, Tim met his future wife, the late Sarah Sudbeck Nelson, on a train between Oxford and Memphis where Sarah was a nursing student. After a short courtship they married. Upon graduation from law school they moved to Fort Hood, Texas where Tim was a Captain in the U.S. Army and a member of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. While in the Army they had the first of their three girls, and throughout his life he would often say that his daughters were his pride and joy. Tim was honorably discharged from the Army after a few years and their young family settled in Jackson. He became a well-respected and skilled litigator with the law firm of Brunini, Grantham, Grower and Hewes. As one of his former partners said, "I always admired Tim's keen and creative legal mind." Tim was quite the orator. With his fluid intellect and depth of knowledge, he truly loved being in the courtroom. He had numerous opportunities to successfully litigate before the Mississippi Supreme Court which was a source of great pride. Tim's intellectual passion for the law would lead him in his later years to earn an LLM at Harvard University.
Tim, or "Curly" as his daughters lovingly referred to him, was a colorful and complex soul. He enjoyed his solitude in the company of his active mind. He spent hours upon hours reading and writing on the subjects of philosophy, history, religion, and nature. He demanded one use proper grammar, was a stickler for good manners and had a quick wit. At his best, he aspired to be a sophisticated and learned Southern Gentleman. Sitting by the fire at his cabin at Lake Cavalier in deep thought or in discussion with friends was among his greatest sources of joy and intellectual stimulation. Stories abound about Tim's fishing and hunting acumen. He enjoyed hunting (and later photography) at Greasy Bayou with his close group of contemporaries as well as fishing trips to Canada and the coasts of Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. Tim has fishing lures named after him – the result of impressive or "eventful" fishing excursions. He was a skilled duck caller, specializing in a "Pleading" style that was a perfect fit for the green timber hunts he so loved. Preparing his bream beds, skiing and camping up river, deep sea and bass fishing, training his dogs, hanging out on his pier baiting hooks for his grandchildren while a kettle of gumbo simmered over the bonfire -- now that was Tim at his best! He loved his girls and closest friends unconditionally. If he loved you, you knew it. It was unwavering. He always had time for you and made you feel heard and valued. This was his greatest gift.
Tim is survived by his three daughters: Sarabeth Jones of Denver, Becky Jones Taylor, of Nashville, Rachel Jones Gressett, and her husband Linzy of Jackson. Tim cherished his 7 grandchildren: Meg Meagher, Colin Meagher, Bobby Meagher, Jacob Taylor, Annie Taylor, Liam Gressett and Amelia Gressett.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 17 at Sebrell Funeral Home (425 Northpark Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
https://www.sebrellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-Timothy-Jones?obId=28146127#/obituaryInfo
Tim was born in McComb, Mississippi on January 14, 1939, the only child of the late Bert Holloman Jones and Helen Rush Jones. Tim grew up hunting, fishing, and exploring the woods with his father in and around Pike County. Inspired as a child by these explorations, Tim was a student of nature and could name any plant, tree, fish, bird, or animal encountered in the wilds of the state he so loved. He cultivated a lifelong passion and intellectual curiosity for nature that enriched his life and created a legacy lovingly passed down to his children and grandchildren.
Throughout his life Tim was a voracious reader, aspiring writer, and wise counsel. He had a keen intellect and a quirky sense of humor. His love of the outdoors, exceptional mind, and fierce loyalty to a small circle of friends and his children (human and canine) truly defined his life and gifts. Tim graduated from McComb High School in 1957. He graduated top of his class, was a gifted member of the speech and debate team and of various honor societies. He was an Eagle Scout and elected Mr. McComb High School. A friend from high school described Tim as somewhat shy, sensitive, forthright and "smart as hell." Tim went on to the University of Mississippi where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity as well as Phi Beta Sigma and Sic Set Non honor societies. After college Tim entered the University of Mississippi School of Law. His academic success continued there where he was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, an elite academic and leadership fraternity. He also served on the Law Journal.
During the latter years of college, Tim met his future wife, the late Sarah Sudbeck Nelson, on a train between Oxford and Memphis where Sarah was a nursing student. After a short courtship they married. Upon graduation from law school they moved to Fort Hood, Texas where Tim was a Captain in the U.S. Army and a member of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. While in the Army they had the first of their three girls, and throughout his life he would often say that his daughters were his pride and joy. Tim was honorably discharged from the Army after a few years and their young family settled in Jackson. He became a well-respected and skilled litigator with the law firm of Brunini, Grantham, Grower and Hewes. As one of his former partners said, "I always admired Tim's keen and creative legal mind." Tim was quite the orator. With his fluid intellect and depth of knowledge, he truly loved being in the courtroom. He had numerous opportunities to successfully litigate before the Mississippi Supreme Court which was a source of great pride. Tim's intellectual passion for the law would lead him in his later years to earn an LLM at Harvard University.
Tim, or "Curly" as his daughters lovingly referred to him, was a colorful and complex soul. He enjoyed his solitude in the company of his active mind. He spent hours upon hours reading and writing on the subjects of philosophy, history, religion, and nature. He demanded one use proper grammar, was a stickler for good manners and had a quick wit. At his best, he aspired to be a sophisticated and learned Southern Gentleman. Sitting by the fire at his cabin at Lake Cavalier in deep thought or in discussion with friends was among his greatest sources of joy and intellectual stimulation. Stories abound about Tim's fishing and hunting acumen. He enjoyed hunting (and later photography) at Greasy Bayou with his close group of contemporaries as well as fishing trips to Canada and the coasts of Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. Tim has fishing lures named after him – the result of impressive or "eventful" fishing excursions. He was a skilled duck caller, specializing in a "Pleading" style that was a perfect fit for the green timber hunts he so loved. Preparing his bream beds, skiing and camping up river, deep sea and bass fishing, training his dogs, hanging out on his pier baiting hooks for his grandchildren while a kettle of gumbo simmered over the bonfire -- now that was Tim at his best! He loved his girls and closest friends unconditionally. If he loved you, you knew it. It was unwavering. He always had time for you and made you feel heard and valued. This was his greatest gift.
Tim is survived by his three daughters: Sarabeth Jones of Denver, Becky Jones Taylor, of Nashville, Rachel Jones Gressett, and her husband Linzy of Jackson. Tim cherished his 7 grandchildren: Meg Meagher, Colin Meagher, Bobby Meagher, Jacob Taylor, Annie Taylor, Liam Gressett and Amelia Gressett.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 17 at Sebrell Funeral Home (425 Northpark Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
https://www.sebrellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-Timothy-Jones?obId=28146127#/obituaryInfo
William Timothy Jones passed away peacefully at the Mississippi State Veteran's Home in Jackson on June 10, 2023.
Tim was born in McComb, Mississippi on January 14, 1939, the only child of the late Bert Holloman Jones and Helen Rush Jones. Tim grew up hunting, fishing, and exploring the woods with his father in and around Pike County. Inspired as a child by these explorations, Tim was a student of nature and could name any plant, tree, fish, bird, or animal encountered in the wilds of the state he so loved. He cultivated a lifelong passion and intellectual curiosity for nature that enriched his life and created a legacy lovingly passed down to his children and grandchildren.
Throughout his life Tim was a voracious reader, aspiring writer, and wise counsel. He had a keen intellect and a quirky sense of humor. His love of the outdoors, exceptional mind, and fierce loyalty to a small circle of friends and his children (human and canine) truly defined his life and gifts. Tim graduated from McComb High School in 1957. He graduated top of his class, was a gifted member of the speech and debate team and of various honor societies. He was an Eagle Scout and elected Mr. McComb High School. A friend from high school described Tim as somewhat shy, sensitive, forthright and "smart as hell." Tim went on to the University of Mississippi where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity as well as Phi Beta Sigma and Sic Set Non honor societies. After college Tim entered the University of Mississippi School of Law. His academic success continued there where he was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, an elite academic and leadership fraternity. He also served on the Law Journal.
During the latter years of college, Tim met his future wife, the late Sarah Sudbeck Nelson, on a train between Oxford and Memphis where Sarah was a nursing student. After a short courtship they married. Upon graduation from law school they moved to Fort Hood, Texas where Tim was a Captain in the U.S. Army and a member of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. While in the Army they had the first of their three girls, and throughout his life he would often say that his daughters were his pride and joy. Tim was honorably discharged from the Army after a few years and their young family settled in Jackson. He became a well-respected and skilled litigator with the law firm of Brunini, Grantham, Grower and Hewes. As one of his former partners said, "I always admired Tim's keen and creative legal mind." Tim was quite the orator. With his fluid intellect and depth of knowledge, he truly loved being in the courtroom. He had numerous opportunities to successfully litigate before the Mississippi Supreme Court which was a source of great pride. Tim's intellectual passion for the law would lead him in his later years to earn an LLM at Harvard University.
Tim, or "Curly" as his daughters lovingly referred to him, was a colorful and complex soul. He enjoyed his solitude in the company of his active mind. He spent hours upon hours reading and writing on the subjects of philosophy, history, religion, and nature. He demanded one use proper grammar, was a stickler for good manners and had a quick wit. At his best, he aspired to be a sophisticated and learned Southern Gentleman. Sitting by the fire at his cabin at Lake Cavalier in deep thought or in discussion with friends was among his greatest sources of joy and intellectual stimulation. Stories abound about Tim's fishing and hunting acumen. He enjoyed hunting (and later photography) at Greasy Bayou with his close group of contemporaries as well as fishing trips to Canada and the coasts of Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. Tim has fishing lures named after him – the result of impressive or "eventful" fishing excursions. He was a skilled duck caller, specializing in a "Pleading" style that was a perfect fit for the green timber hunts he so loved. Preparing his bream beds, skiing and camping up river, deep sea and bass fishing, training his dogs, hanging out on his pier baiting hooks for his grandchildren while a kettle of gumbo simmered over the bonfire -- now that was Tim at his best! He loved his girls and closest friends unconditionally. If he loved you, you knew it. It was unwavering. He always had time for you and made you feel heard and valued. This was his greatest gift.
Tim is survived by his three daughters: Sarabeth Jones of Denver, Becky Jones Taylor, of Nashville, Rachel Jones Gressett, and her husband Linzy of Jackson. Tim cherished his 7 grandchildren: Meg Meagher, Colin Meagher, Bobby Meagher, Jacob Taylor, Annie Taylor, Liam Gressett and Amelia Gressett.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 17 at Sebrell Funeral Home (425 Northpark Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
https://www.sebrellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-Timothy-Jones?obId=28146127#/obituaryInfo
Tim was born in McComb, Mississippi on January 14, 1939, the only child of the late Bert Holloman Jones and Helen Rush Jones. Tim grew up hunting, fishing, and exploring the woods with his father in and around Pike County. Inspired as a child by these explorations, Tim was a student of nature and could name any plant, tree, fish, bird, or animal encountered in the wilds of the state he so loved. He cultivated a lifelong passion and intellectual curiosity for nature that enriched his life and created a legacy lovingly passed down to his children and grandchildren.
Throughout his life Tim was a voracious reader, aspiring writer, and wise counsel. He had a keen intellect and a quirky sense of humor. His love of the outdoors, exceptional mind, and fierce loyalty to a small circle of friends and his children (human and canine) truly defined his life and gifts. Tim graduated from McComb High School in 1957. He graduated top of his class, was a gifted member of the speech and debate team and of various honor societies. He was an Eagle Scout and elected Mr. McComb High School. A friend from high school described Tim as somewhat shy, sensitive, forthright and "smart as hell." Tim went on to the University of Mississippi where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity as well as Phi Beta Sigma and Sic Set Non honor societies. After college Tim entered the University of Mississippi School of Law. His academic success continued there where he was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, an elite academic and leadership fraternity. He also served on the Law Journal.
During the latter years of college, Tim met his future wife, the late Sarah Sudbeck Nelson, on a train between Oxford and Memphis where Sarah was a nursing student. After a short courtship they married. Upon graduation from law school they moved to Fort Hood, Texas where Tim was a Captain in the U.S. Army and a member of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. While in the Army they had the first of their three girls, and throughout his life he would often say that his daughters were his pride and joy. Tim was honorably discharged from the Army after a few years and their young family settled in Jackson. He became a well-respected and skilled litigator with the law firm of Brunini, Grantham, Grower and Hewes. As one of his former partners said, "I always admired Tim's keen and creative legal mind." Tim was quite the orator. With his fluid intellect and depth of knowledge, he truly loved being in the courtroom. He had numerous opportunities to successfully litigate before the Mississippi Supreme Court which was a source of great pride. Tim's intellectual passion for the law would lead him in his later years to earn an LLM at Harvard University.
Tim, or "Curly" as his daughters lovingly referred to him, was a colorful and complex soul. He enjoyed his solitude in the company of his active mind. He spent hours upon hours reading and writing on the subjects of philosophy, history, religion, and nature. He demanded one use proper grammar, was a stickler for good manners and had a quick wit. At his best, he aspired to be a sophisticated and learned Southern Gentleman. Sitting by the fire at his cabin at Lake Cavalier in deep thought or in discussion with friends was among his greatest sources of joy and intellectual stimulation. Stories abound about Tim's fishing and hunting acumen. He enjoyed hunting (and later photography) at Greasy Bayou with his close group of contemporaries as well as fishing trips to Canada and the coasts of Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. Tim has fishing lures named after him – the result of impressive or "eventful" fishing excursions. He was a skilled duck caller, specializing in a "Pleading" style that was a perfect fit for the green timber hunts he so loved. Preparing his bream beds, skiing and camping up river, deep sea and bass fishing, training his dogs, hanging out on his pier baiting hooks for his grandchildren while a kettle of gumbo simmered over the bonfire -- now that was Tim at his best! He loved his girls and closest friends unconditionally. If he loved you, you knew it. It was unwavering. He always had time for you and made you feel heard and valued. This was his greatest gift.
Tim is survived by his three daughters: Sarabeth Jones of Denver, Becky Jones Taylor, of Nashville, Rachel Jones Gressett, and her husband Linzy of Jackson. Tim cherished his 7 grandchildren: Meg Meagher, Colin Meagher, Bobby Meagher, Jacob Taylor, Annie Taylor, Liam Gressett and Amelia Gressett.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 17 at Sebrell Funeral Home (425 Northpark Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
https://www.sebrellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/William-Timothy-Jones?obId=28146127#/obituaryInfo
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