Kenneth Preston Jones of 380 Crosstie Lane, Rustburg, VA departed this life on June 28, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born August 7, 1959 to the late Lovelena Jones and Charlie Hancock.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Elizabeth Jones, paternal grandparents, Mariah and Edward Hancock; Aunts: Mary Jones, Florence Hancock Lewis, and Dorothy Watts; Uncles: Mose P. Jones, Bernard Jones, Richard Jones, Jerry Hancock, and Chardy Hancock.

Kenny joined New Free Springs Baptist Church at an early age. He served on the Deacon Board, Vice-President of the Usher Board, sang on the Gospel Choir and Men's Chorus. Kenny would serve in any other ministry of the church with a willing spirit and always with a warm smile.

He graduated from Rustburg High School in 1979 and played football. Kenny had a passion for sports and loved coaching. He coached football for many years for Rustburg Little League and the William Campbell Generals. Also, he coached basketball for the Campbell County Recreation Department.

Kenny worked for the Rustburg Hardware for numerous years and loved to work in the hay field.

Kenny was well known and loved by many in the community. He always greeted everyone with a genuine smile. He would help anyone no matter the task with no hesitation. He loved spending time with his family and attending sporting events.

Kenny leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Rodney Easley; two granddaughters, Kaila Ethridge and Marlie Easley; one brother, Mandel Hancock (Diane), aunts: Phyllis Jones, Carolyn Banks, Gracie Jones, and Marguerite Jones; uncles: Charles Jones (Patricia), Sam Jones (Carol), Albert Jones (Delilah), Donnie Jones (Lisa), and Arthur Jones (Helen); and a host of cousins, other relatives, and close friends.

A funeral service will be held 12:00 Noon Saturday, July 4, 2020 at New Free Spring Baptist Church, Rustburg, with Rev. Waddell Jones, officiating.  The interment will be in the church cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com.  Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.