Joseph Walters Jones, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Born on June 25, 1935, in Hickory, N.C., Joseph (Joe) Walters Jones was the son of the late Winford Garfield “Jiggs” Jones and Marion Crawford Jones. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Baker Jones.

Joe earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and had a successful career in manufacturing engineering. His hobbies included spending time with family and pets, woodworking, and landscaping.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Joey Jones; daughter, Melanie Nieman; grand daughter, Chiara Nieman; sister, Betty Prater; nephew, Eric Hasque, and numerous other nieces and nephews.

The graveside service will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Hickory, N.C.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home of Statesville is honored to be entrusted with the care of Bill and his family.