Kelly Lynn Jones

Kelly Jones, of Wartburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Kelly was a generous man who dearly loved his family, University of Tennessee football, wrestling, his late cat Izzy, and especially his many friends and coworkers. He took great pride in his career at the Life Care Center, where he often spoke of his deep respect and affection for the colleagues and friends he made there.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Wilma Jones; his sister, Sheila Kay Hembree; his brother, Kim Jones; his grandparents, Stanley and Allie Jones of Glades, and Ray and Rose Brown of Jamestown; and his beloved pet Izzy.

Kelly is survived by his brother-in-law, Bobby Hembree; nieces, Jeannie Basler and husband Nathan, and Joanie Hammock and husband Brandon; nephew, Brandon Hembree; great-nieces and nephews, Brooke Basler, Brylie Basler, Tyler Hammock and wife Emily with daughter Ivy, Ethan Hammock and son Baby B, Ian Hammock, and Trevor Hembree; along with a host of extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will follow with Bro. Nathan Basler officiating. Graveside services will be held immediately afterward at Union Grove Cemetery in Sunbright.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Kelly’s generous nature by making a donation to any charity or group of your choice

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kelly Jones.