Celebrating the life of
Benny Keith Jones, Sr.
December 29, 1943 - October 10, 2026
Benny Keith Jones, Sr., 82, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on October 10, 2026.
Benny was born on December 29, 1943, in Dublin, Georgia, to Lemuel Carlton Jones and Vera Lamb Jones, and grew up in nearby Cedar Grove. He graduated from Southern Polytechnic State University in 1969 with a degree in civil engineering.
Over a long career, Benny helped build some of the Lowcountry’s most cherished communities. He began with The Sea Pines Company and Hilton Head Plantation, then worked for The Branigar Organization at The Landings in Savannah, International Paper at Haig Point on Daufuskie Island, and Union Camp at Oldfield. He went on to Palmetto Bluff and then Wexford Plantation on Hilton Head, before completing his career with the Town of Bluffton. As an infrastructure manager and senior construction manager, he took great pride in shaping the places so many families, including his own, call home.
Benny was a consummate helper who could fix just about anything. Whether it was family, friends, or co-workers, if someone needed a hand, he was already on his way. He loved hunting, fishing, woodworking, and any project that needed an extra set of hands, and his fried shrimp was famous. Anyone who called him was greeted with a warm, Southern “Yellow,” and if you mumbled, you could count on a “Huh?”
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jacquelyn “Jackie” Jones, with whom he would have celebrated 62 years of marriage on October 24; his children, Molly Jones Collins (Greg), Benny K. “Ben” Jones, Jr. (Shae), and Jacquelyn Jones Sellers (Nick); and his grandchildren, Anna and Caleb Collins, Benjamin and Curry Jones, and Jack, Nicholas, and Anna Sellers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Carl Jones.
A visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Global Lyme Alliance (globallymealliance.org) or Georgia Hospice Care (georgiahospicecare.com).
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Benny held a special place in the hearts of all that knew him. I can't beginning to tell what wonderful memories I have of the times I got to share with him and his family. I am at a loss to share what is in my heart. I am thinking of you during this difficult time.
- Lovona Stanley, Dublin, GA
Ben, prayers for you & your family during this time of sadness & loss.
- Jean Coleman, Dublun, GA
Our deepest condolences to you and yours from Coastal Surveying Co., Inc. Donations have been made to both the Global Lyme Alliance and Georgia Hospice Care in memory of Ben. Our deepest sympathies.
- Timothy Wright, Coastal Surveying Co., Inc. , Ridgeland, SC
Dear Ben, My deepest condolences to you and your family. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
- Lottie Nielsen, Lawrenceville, GA
I am so sorry for your loss. Benny has always been one of my favorite people. He was always so welcoming when Barry and I visited. I have fun memories of our many adventures together in our younger years. I will miss his sweet smile and his laugh. Love and peace to the family. O
- Suzanne Joye, Lexington, SC
Dear Jones Family, I'm saddened to hear of the passing of “Mr. Jones”. I have the fondest memories of growing up with you all. Much love, prayers and warmest regards from out west. “Chip”
- William Efird, Beaverton, Oregon
Sending each and every one of the "Jones clan" hugs, and love, and abundant prayers for God's unfailing love and grace during this time. Our Benny K was a "one-of-a -kind mess" He will be so missed but forever loved! All My Love, Geri
- Geri McLin Burr, Bluffton, South Carolina
Molly, Greg and Anna Leigh, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I never met him, but he sounds like a very sweet and caring man. My prayers are for comfort for you and your family. We will keep you all in our prayers.
- Lenny and Marian Collins, Sylvania, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 10:30am - 11:00am on Sat, October 17, 2026
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 11:00am on Sat, October 17, 2026
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
