Howard Stephen Jones

Howard Stephen “Steve” Jones, age 75, passed away after a short illness April 2, 2022, in Catawba County. He was born March 9, 1947, to the late Edgar Howard and Hazel Louise Starnes Jones in Catawba County. During his working career he worked in the furniture industry. Steve was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church and during his free time he was an avid fisherman, rode motorcycles, and was a great carpenter.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane Jones, a niece Tammy Mathis, and a nephew Tracy Mathis.
Those left to cherish the memories of Mr. Jones include two sisters: Jan Roberts (Mike) of Hickory and Belinda Cole of Vale, two brothers: Bruce Jones of Newton and Barry Jones (Wanda) of Newton, and two nephews: Stacy Mathis of Hickory and Bobby Jones (Brittany) of Hickory.
A memorial service will be held at Smyrna Baptist Church Friday April 8, 2022, at 3:00 pm. Rev. Mitch King will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Smyrna Baptist Church at 6174 Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com