Bobby Gene “Bucky” Jones, 79, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, September 20, 2021, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Jones was a U. S. Air Force veteran. In his younger years, he enjoyed painting cars. He also enjoyed working in his yard, watching the Discovery Channel, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virginia Jones; one daughter, Peggy Seaton; three sisters, Nancy, Millie, and Janie; two grandchildren, Paul Daniel Seaton and Molly Seaton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Carson and Mildred Franks Jones; his aunt, Jewel Starkey; and two brothers, George and Bubba. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. Mike Haines and Bro. J. B. Burns. Interment will follow in Rutledge Salem Cemetery. Pallbearers include Paul Daniel Seaton, Robert Castleberry, Jeff Powers, Wes Smith, Tommy Starkey, Charles Starkey, and Jeff Rogers. Honorary pallbearers include Jimmy Trussell, Tommy Hester, Charles Pardue, and David Whitfield. Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 23, at Cutshall Funeral Home.
