Albert Pike Jones 79 of 288 Belfast Road Newberry died Saturday April 05 2003 at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.Mr. Jones was born on January 23 1924 in Charleston WV a son of the late Dr. James Leslie and Marie Griffin Jones. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. Jones served in the United States Army from 1941 until 1966 retiring as SFC. His first assignment was with the 83rd Horsedrawn Artillery at Ft. Jackson SC. He later served with the 881st Field Artillery in Austria Germany Korea and Ft. Devens MA. While in Germany he participated in the crossing of the Elbe River with the 69th Infantry Division Linking the United State's and Russian troops during the final days of WW II in 1945. By invitation he returned in 1996 and participated in the laying of the wreath at the Elbe. In After serving two years as an advisor in the National Guard in Newberry SFC Jones went to Seoul Korea where he was bestowed the honor of directing his men to fire the 50 Gun Salute in tribute to slain President John F. Kennedy in 1963. He retired in 1966 at Ft. Devens and returned to make Newberry his home. He received the American Defense Medal American Theater Medal Good Conduct Medal with five Bronze Loops Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars WW II Victory Medal and numerous commendations. Mr. Jones attended Christ School Arden NC. He was a member of Ft. Jackson Masonic Lodge #374the American Legion Post #24 Newberry and the 69th Infantry Division Assn.Mr. Jones is survived by his wife. Mary Ida "Mit" Turner Jones of the home; step-daughter Candice R. Jones and husband Albert L. Johnson Jr. and their son Trey "Pike's Boy" Johnson of Manning; two nephews William G. Jones of North Dakota and James L. Jones of Ohio; and devoted mother-in-law Virginia G. Turner of Greenwood. He was predeceased by his first wife Charlotte Schadtle Jones and their only child Thomas Pike Jones. Graveside funeral services with full Military Honors for Albert Pike Jones will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday in Spann Cemetery Ward SC by the Rev. Van B. Thomas Jr.No formal visitation is scheduled but viewing is available at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church PO Box 67 Newberry SC 29108 or to the charity of one's choice.Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com Whitaker Funeral Home 1704 College St. Newberry is assisting the family.