Druary P. Jones, age 87 of Ellenboro died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Atrium Health in Kings Mountain.  Druary was born on September 5, 1938, in Ellenboro, North Carolina.

Druary was a founding member of the Ellenboro Fire Department and a founding member of the North Carolina Crime Control, Rutherford County. He was the owner and operator of Jones Wrecker Service and a former Mechanic and Equipment Operator for Sisk Grading.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Jones Shell, his daughter, Karen Jones Keeter, his son, Keith Jones, great-grandson, Camden Roland and an infant son, Michael Wayne Jones.

Druary was married for 64 years to Frances Martin Jones of Ellenboro.

Survivors also include his sons, Scott Jones, Mike Jones and wife DeAnna, and his daughter, Linda Kay Roland.  There are also 13 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 1  PM Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Bethel Baptist Church in Ellenboro with Reverend Paul Scott and Reverend Jerry Ruppe officiating.  Interment with Firefighter Honors will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o’clock on Friday, February 27, 2026, at The Padgett and King Mortuary. 

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in his memory to the Ellenboro Fire Department Building Fund, 175 Depot Street, Ellenboro, North Carolina 28040.

The Padgett and King Mortuary and Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com