Stacy “Red” Mairon Jones, age 54, of Mount Airy, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Mr. Jones was born on October 8, 1971, in Habersham County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dale Jones and Bradley Jones.
Stacy worked the majority of his career in the Logging Industry, which he enjoyed immensely. He had a great love for fishing and enjoyed hunting as well. Most importantly, Stacy was a beloved “Poppy”, his greatest joy was his grandbabies.
Survivors include his loving wife, Sharon Burton Jones, of Mt. Airy; mother, Barbara Garrett, of Demorest; step-son, Jason Gilder, of Cleveland; step-son and daughter-in-law, Alex and Heather Gilder, of Alto; grandchildren, Abigail Gilder, Peyton Gilder, Jace Gilder, and Mykigh Burton; brothers, Todd Jones, of Cleveland; Roy Garrett and Heather, of Demorest; Dale Garrett, of Clarkesville; sisters, Tonya Kastner, of Cornelia; Stephanie Smith and Zackary, of Alto; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Old Nacoochee Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Trotter officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
