Ralph Loyd “Bug” Jones, 78, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday May 29, 2014 at his residence following a sudden illness. Born June 4, 1935 in Lumpkin County to the late Henry Pool and Edna Lou Jones, he lived most of his life in Dawson County. Mr. Jones was formerly employed by the Georgia Forestry Service. Bug enjoyed trading in antiques, golf, fishing, spending time at the Senior Center and showing his talent with his homemade flips. He was also preceded in death by a son, Loye Jones; sisters, Margie Saine, Jeannie Burt; and brothers, Lee Jones, Lonnie Jones and Carlton Ash. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Christine Jones, Dawsonville; children, Chrystal Parker, Cumming, Barbie and Vance Thurmond, Dawsonville, Scotty Jones, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Terra Parker, Kyle Thurmond, Kasey Thurmond, Karley Thurmond, Brendan Grindle, Mallory Jones; great grandchildren, Trevor Disharoon, Lucas Romesburg, Lily Romesburg; sisters and brothers in law, Mildred Gaddis, Dawsonville, Ruby and Jerry Barron, Dawsonville, Janet and Gary Pendergrass, Gainesville, Roy Saine, Dahlonega; brothers and sisters in law, Cecil Jones, Dawsonville, Boyd “Bo” and Ruth Jones, Dawsonville, Kathryn Jones, Dawsonville, Dorothy Jones, Dawsonville; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 3, 2014 at 3 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Russell Burt and Rev. Mike Owens will officiate. Interment will follow in the New Life Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 until 9 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to assist with final expenses. Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.