Meredith Jones, 72, of Wiscasset died Sept. 6, 2014, surrounded by his children. He had valiantly battled cancer for over three years.

He was born on Aug. 24, 1942 to Ralph and Grace Jones of Alna. After graduating from Erskine Academy in 1960, he joined the Army reserves, where he served for six years. He worked at Vocaline in South Bristol, followed by 26 years at Bath Iron Works. He retired from BIW in 2007.

He was active in his church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, superintendent and choir member. He was always one to whom you could seek advice, prayer or good conversation. Meredith enjoyed golf, bowling and watching his grandchildren play and grow. He was a faithful father and grandfather, being a constant presence at games, concerts and graduations.

He is survived by two sisters, Joanne Severance and her husband Freddy of Farmingdale, and Dolly Hayward and her husband Frank of Wiscasset; two brothers, Davey Jones and his wife Patti of Palermo, and twin brother Mickey Jones and his wife Crystal of Wiscasset. He is also survived by three sons, Darren Jones and his wife Leanne of Westport, Matthew Jones and his wife Paula of Bryant Pond, and Mark Jones and his wife Denise of Bath; and one daughter, Rachel Jones and her husband Dan Renzi of Wiscasset. He also leaves behind his “Great 8” grandchildren, Ashley, Stephanie, Kayla, Josh, Isaac, Haddie, Toby and Gwendolyn, as well multitudes of nieces and nephews, church family and friends.

A graveside service for Meredith will be held Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Alna Cemetery at 2 p.m., followed by a reception at the Bible Baptist Church in Wiscasset. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bible Baptist Church in Wiscasset.

His family would like to thank the awesome staffs at CHANS and Hill House Assisted Living for their sweet care of “Jonesie.”

Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath.