George Hayward Jones, 79, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on October 1, 1947, in Lexington, KY, to the late Winafred Begole Jones and Dan Jones. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was formerly employed in hospital administration for Brim and Associates. He enjoyed sailing, traveling, and woodworking. George was of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Father Greg Jones, Dan Jones, and Chris Jones.

His survivors include his wife of fifty-seven years, Diane Morgan Jones of Nebo; daughter, Jennette (John) Picinich of Nebo; son, Thomas Jones of Nebo; daughter, Kaycee (Manny) Hernandez of Oxnard, CA; sister, Sara (Jim) Mitchell of Truckee, CA; brothers, Michael (Diana) Jones of Oregon and Dan Jones of Chicago, IL; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, 5817 Fort Campbell Blvd., Hopkinsville, KY. Military Honors will be conducted by the United States Air Force. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.