Clifford Owen Jones, 82, of Winnabow, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at SECU Hospice house of Brunswick, after a long 5-year battle with cancer.

He was born on November 28, 1942, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late Herbert Leslie Jones and the late Florence Monahan Jones.

Clifford was a proud United States Coast Guard Veteran and businessman who earned his Bachelor's degree from Bryant College. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. A member of St. Mary's Basilica, Clifford enjoyed golf, fishing, reading, and playing cards with his family. He was an honorable man with a gentle spirit. He shared many laughs with his family and always put them first.

Clifford is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Judith A. Jones; his son, Stephen Jones and wife, Lisa; his daughters, Kimberley A. Jones, Kristin Leslie Jones and husband, Alexander Maresca,  Lindsay J. Adams; and husband, Brian; his sisters, Kathleen A. Gregson and husband, David, Sharon L. Jones; his grandchildren, Lauren Marchand and husband, Kyle, Courtney Jones, Matthew Jones, Julian Maresca, Mila Maresca, Harrison Adams, Owen Adams, Sylvie Adams; great grandchild, Millie Marchand; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage donations to be made to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Foundation .

A celebration of Clifford's Life will be at a later date.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the Tribute Wall above.

Quinn McGowen Funeral Home of Wilmington is serving the family.

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