Mr. David Leon Jones, age 85 of Sparta, passed away at 7:46pm Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Life Care Center of Sparta.

Mr. Jones was born September 1, 1938 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late William Roy and Willie Ethel Sapp Jones. A longtime grocery store produce manager in the Nashville area, David took great pride in his work earning awards for his displays. Throughout his career, he met several country music and Grand Ole Opry stars.  As a lifelong dog lover, David was always thrilled when dogs came to visit at Life Care. He was an avid University of Tennessee fan and had a vast collection of professional sports cards. David always had a kind word for anyone he met. For everyone that knew him, they will always best remember his sense of humor.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife Lynda Kaye Webster Jones, who died on September 27, 2010.

Survivors include his daughter Deborah Lynn Duke and husband Jeff of Smyrna

Two granddaughters who fondly referred to their grandfather as Hi: Andrea Moore of Murfreesboro, Alicia Moore of Nova Scotia, Canada

Sister: Wilma Mills

Nieces: Sharon Hickey and husband Lynn, Traci Turner and husband Ray, Shanna Sollberger and husband Derek

Nephew: James Mills, Mark Webster and wife Beckie

Sister-in-law: Mildred Webster

Brother-in-law: Dan Webster and wife Paula

Special Friend: Janette Price

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00pm Monday, September 18, 2023 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 10:00am Monday at Hunter Funeral Home. Randall Kirby will officiate.