Rolden William "Bill" Jones

Highlands, NC - Rolden William "Bill" Jones, age 82, of Highlands took his final breath on this earth Sunday, March 29 at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. His life partner of 25 years, his sons, their wives, and his two grandchildren held vigil with him as he peacefully went to sleep.

Survivors include his partner Billy Gray of Highlands; son Mark (Lynn) Jones, son Bill (Kathy) Jones, daughter Carol McKay, and grandchildren Chris and Carrie Jones (Mark Collins), all of Florida. Also surviving are Billy’s sister, Debbie Pruitt, and her family.

A celebration of Bill’s remarkable life and disposition of ashes will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 25, at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Highlands. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Church of the Incarnation or the Church’s Haiti mission.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.