Windell Lee Jones, Sr.

January 15, 1938 - August 15, 2020

Windell L. Jones of Orlando, went to his heavenly home Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 15, 1938 in Nantahala, North Carolina to Oscar Jones and Ezelle Hutchins Jones. Windell is survived by Linda Ferrell Jones, his wife of 62 years, Daughter Wendy Jones Summerfield, Florida; Son Windell “ Lee” Jones Jr (Kathy) Lafayette, La.; Sisters Anita Wolfe (Billy) Swansea, South Carolina, Jan Driggers (Wilbur) St Matthews, South Carolina, Wanda Johnson (Tom) of Point South, South Carolina.; Brothers Oscar “Buck” Jones (Beverly) Tipp City, Ohio; Leslie Jones St Matthews, South Carolina.; Grandchildren Erin Woodworth (Patrick) Miltown, New Jersey, Derek Jones (Courtenay) Orlando, Florida, Patrick Jones Lafayette, La and Alison Jones, Denver, Colorado; Great Grandchildren: Bryan Woodworth, Ashley Woodworth, Milltown, New Jersey, Ryder Jones, Mikayla Ortiz, Isaiah Ortiz, and Haile Ortiz, Orlando, Florida.. Windell was predeceased by his parents Oscar Lee Jones and Ezelle Elizabeth Hutchins Jones, Sister Doris Woods and two infant brothers, and grandson Christopher Jones. Windell was the oldest of nine children. While his father drove produce to market, Windell helped raise and support his siblings. They looked to him as a second father. He was loved and greatly respected by them for his care and guidance. His hobbies were woodworking, building furniture and camping with his children when they were little. He was a longtime devoted Miami Dolphins and Hurricanes fan. Some of the proudest moments in his life was the birth of his children and obtaining his ministers license to marry his grandson in 2018. He enjoyed seeing his family smile. He enjoyed playing with babies. He could always make them smile. Windell began his Walgreen career as a stockman, a career that spanned 59 years. He was promoted to Store Manager at the age of 23. He managed various stores in Georgia and South Carolina before being asked to be part of new division of Walgreens in 1971. For the next two years, he traveled all over the United States for Walgreens as a Team Director. In 1974 he relocated to North Carolina until moving to Orlando FL in 1975. He remained there throughout the remainder of his career. He managed several stores in the Orlando area until he retired in 1997. He missed the challenges so he returned to work in less than six months and took in special projects on behalf of Walgreens. During his career, he was a teacher, coach, and mentor. He was extremely proud when his son joined the company and they were able to work together for over 20 years. He was always excited to give the younger generation an opportunity to work and find a career path. He was also involved with the local charities on behalf of Walgreens. After his retirement from Walgreens, he became very involved with his church, where he had been a Deacon for 30 years.. Two years ago he became an ordained minister where he could officiate his grandson Derek’s wedding. Throughout his life his family was always his first priority. He will always be loved and greatly missed.